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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.93, 7,176.91 and 2,962.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.93, 7,176.91 and 2,962.22 is: 4,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.93 : 7,176.91 = 2,962.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.93/7,176.91 = 2,962.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.93x = 7,176.91 × 2,962.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.93x = 21,259,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259,553.59/5,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.86

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