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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186, 7,156.86 and 2,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186, 7,156.86 and 2,947.97 is: 4,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186 : 7,156.86 = 2,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186/7,156.86 = 2,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186x = 7,156.86 × 2,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186x = 21,098,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,208.57/5,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.30

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