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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.68, 7,170.26 and 2,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.68, 7,170.26 and 2,958.11 is: 4,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.68 : 7,170.26 = 2,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.68/7,170.26 = 2,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.68x = 7,170.26 × 2,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.68x = 21,210,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,210,417.81/5,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.32

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