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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.63, 7,172.46 and 2,959.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.63, 7,172.46 and 2,959.48 is: 4,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.63 : 7,172.46 = 2,959.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.63/7,172.46 = 2,959.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.63x = 7,172.46 × 2,959.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.63x = 21,226,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,751.92/5,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.93

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