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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.98, 7,140.32 and 2,936.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.98, 7,140.32 and 2,936.34 is: 4,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.98 : 7,140.32 = 2,936.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.98/7,140.32 = 2,936.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.98x = 7,140.32 × 2,936.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.98x = 20,966,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966,392.55/5,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.06

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