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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,198.22, 7,173.26 and 2,960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,198.22, 7,173.26 and 2,960.09 is: 4,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,198.22 : 7,173.26 = 2,960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,198.22/7,173.26 = 2,960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,198.22x = 7,173.26 × 2,960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,198.22x = 21,233,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,444.53/5,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.75

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