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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.11, 7,936.43 and 2,173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.11, 7,936.43 and 2,173.57 is: 3,257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.11 : 7,936.43 = 2,173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.11/7,936.43 = 2,173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.11x = 7,936.43 × 2,173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.11x = 17,250,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,355.45/5,295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.79

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