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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.39, 7,155.98 and 2,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.39, 7,155.98 and 2,947.51 is: 4,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.39 : 7,155.98 = 2,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.39/7,155.98 = 2,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.39x = 7,155.98 × 2,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.39x = 21,092,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,322.61/5,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.43

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