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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.12, 7,930.08 and 2,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.12, 7,930.08 and 2,167.44 is: 3,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.12 : 7,930.08 = 2,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.12/7,930.08 = 2,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.12x = 7,930.08 × 2,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.12x = 17,187,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,972.60/5,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.14

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