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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.50, 7,931.31 and 2,166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.50, 7,931.31 and 2,166.71 is: 3,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.50 : 7,931.31 = 2,166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.50/7,931.31 = 2,166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.50x = 7,931.31 × 2,166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.50x = 17,184,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,798.20/5,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.08

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