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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.56, 7,893.41 and 2,141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.56, 7,893.41 and 2,141.54 is: 3,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.56 : 7,893.41 = 2,141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.56/7,893.41 = 2,141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.56x = 7,893.41 × 2,141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.56x = 16,904,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,003.08/5,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.74

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