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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.42, 7,909.74 and 2,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.42, 7,909.74 and 2,153.64 is: 3,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.42 : 7,909.74 = 2,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.42/7,909.74 = 2,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.42x = 7,909.74 × 2,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.42x = 17,034,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,732.45/5,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.53

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