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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.28, 8,771.64 and 2,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.28, 8,771.64 and 2,151 is: 3,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.28 : 8,771.64 = 2,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.28/8,771.64 = 2,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.28x = 8,771.64 × 2,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.28x = 18,867,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867,797.64/5,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.56

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