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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.08, 7,174.48 and 2,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.08, 7,174.48 and 2,961.04 is: 4,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.08 : 7,174.48 = 2,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.08/7,174.48 = 2,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.08x = 7,174.48 × 2,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.08x = 21,243,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,922.26/5,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.09

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