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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.50, 7,171.28 and 2,838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.50, 7,171.28 and 2,838.66 is: 3,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.50 : 7,171.28 = 2,838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.50/7,171.28 = 2,838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.50x = 7,171.28 × 2,838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.50x = 20,356,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356,825.68/5,196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.41

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