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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.04, 7,905.60 and 2,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.04, 7,905.60 and 2,150.24 is: 3,224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.04 : 7,905.60 = 2,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.04/7,905.60 = 2,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.04x = 7,905.60 × 2,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.04x = 16,998,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,998,937.34/5,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.97

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