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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.50, 7,157.97 and 2,948.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.50, 7,157.97 and 2,948.71 is: 4,069.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.50 : 7,157.97 = 2,948.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.50/7,157.97 = 2,948.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.50x = 7,157.97 × 2,948.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.50x = 21,106,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106,750.35/5,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.56

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