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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.51, 7,147.71 and 2,821.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.51, 7,147.71 and 2,821.67 is: 3,893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.51 : 7,147.71 = 2,821.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.51/7,147.71 = 2,821.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.51x = 7,147.71 × 2,821.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.51x = 20,168,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,443.14/5,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.89

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