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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.44, 7,937.16 and 2,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.44, 7,937.16 and 2,173.12 is: 3,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.44 : 7,937.16 = 2,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.44/7,937.16 = 2,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.44x = 7,937.16 × 2,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.44x = 17,248,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,401.14/5,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.68

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