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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.66, 7,178.35 and 2,963.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.66, 7,178.35 and 2,963.53 is: 4,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.66 : 7,178.35 = 2,963.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.66/7,178.35 = 2,963.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.66x = 7,178.35 × 2,963.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.66x = 21,273,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273,230.22/5,201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.70

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