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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.67, 7,175.55 and 2,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.67, 7,175.55 and 2,841.81 is: 3,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.67 : 7,175.55 = 2,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.67/7,175.55 = 2,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.67x = 7,175.55 × 2,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.67x = 20,391,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391,549.75/5,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.70

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