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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.68, 7,926.96 and 2,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.68, 7,926.96 and 2,166.12 is: 3,249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.68 : 7,926.96 = 2,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.68/7,926.96 = 2,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.68x = 7,926.96 × 2,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.68x = 17,170,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,746.60/5,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.16

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