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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.53, 7,172.61 and 2,839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.53, 7,172.61 and 2,839.71 is: 3,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.53 : 7,172.61 = 2,839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.53/7,172.61 = 2,839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.53x = 7,172.61 × 2,839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.53x = 20,368,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368,132.34/5,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.81

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