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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.42, 7,930.71 and 2,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.42, 7,930.71 and 2,166.48 is: 3,250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.42 : 7,930.71 = 2,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.42/7,930.71 = 2,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.42x = 7,930.71 × 2,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.42x = 17,181,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,724.60/5,286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.16

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