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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.70, 7,171.01 and 2,928.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.70, 7,171.01 and 2,928.23 is: 4,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.70 : 7,171.01 = 2,928.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.70/7,171.01 = 2,928.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.70x = 7,171.01 × 2,928.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.70x = 20,998,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998,330.76/5,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.71

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