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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.76, 7,182.69 and 2,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.76, 7,182.69 and 2,966.86 is: 4,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.76 : 7,182.69 = 2,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.76/7,182.69 = 2,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.76x = 7,182.69 × 2,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.76x = 21,309,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,309,999.74/5,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.12

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