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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.71, 7,156.29 and 2,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.71, 7,156.29 and 2,947.60 is: 4,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.71 : 7,156.29 = 2,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.71/7,156.29 = 2,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.71x = 7,156.29 × 2,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.71x = 21,093,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093,880.40/5,185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.69

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