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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.28, 7,176.94 and 2,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.28, 7,176.94 and 2,962.28 is: 4,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.28 : 7,176.94 = 2,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.28/7,176.94 = 2,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.28x = 7,176.94 × 2,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.28x = 21,260,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260,105.82/5,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.26

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