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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.56, 7,147.50 and 2,821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.56, 7,147.50 and 2,821.68 is: 3,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.56 : 7,147.50 = 2,821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.56/7,147.50 = 2,821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.56x = 7,147.50 × 2,821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.56x = 20,167,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,957.80/5,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.76

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