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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.32, 8,157.21 and 2,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.32, 8,157.21 and 2,152.17 is: 3,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.32 : 8,157.21 = 2,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.32/8,157.21 = 2,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.32x = 8,157.21 × 2,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.32x = 17,555,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555,694.58/5,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.34

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