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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.29, 7,937.55 and 2,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.29, 7,937.55 and 2,172.68 is: 3,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.29 : 7,937.55 = 2,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.29/7,937.55 = 2,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.29x = 7,937.55 × 2,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.29x = 17,245,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,716.45/5,296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.19

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