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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.66, 7,171.54 and 2,838.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.66, 7,171.54 and 2,838.95 is: 3,917.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.66 : 7,171.54 = 2,838.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.66/7,171.54 = 2,838.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.66x = 7,171.54 × 2,838.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.66x = 20,359,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359,627.42/5,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.83

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