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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.83, 7,155.57 and 2,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.83, 7,155.57 and 2,947.41 is: 4,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.83 : 7,155.57 = 2,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.83/7,155.57 = 2,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.83x = 7,155.57 × 2,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.83x = 21,090,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090,398.57/5,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.72

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