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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.69, 7,912.02 and 2,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.69, 7,912.02 and 2,156.16 is: 3,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.69 : 7,912.02 = 2,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.69/7,912.02 = 2,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.69x = 7,912.02 × 2,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.69x = 17,059,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,581.04/5,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.23

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