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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.22, 7,147.36 and 2,821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.22, 7,147.36 and 2,821.36 is: 3,893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.22 : 7,147.36 = 2,821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.22/7,147.36 = 2,821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.22x = 7,147.36 × 2,821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.22x = 20,165,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,275.61/5,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.50

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