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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.82, 7,943.71 and 2,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.82, 7,943.71 and 2,134.25 is: 3,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.82 : 7,943.71 = 2,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.82/7,943.71 = 2,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.82x = 7,943.71 × 2,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.82x = 16,953,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,953,852.40/5,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.76

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