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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.36, 7,181.25 and 2,965.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.36, 7,181.25 and 2,965.61 is: 4,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.36 : 7,181.25 = 2,965.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.36/7,181.25 = 2,965.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.36x = 7,181.25 × 2,965.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.36x = 21,296,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296,793.64/5,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.89

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