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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.32, 7,182.15 and 2,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.32, 7,182.15 and 2,966.55 is: 4,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.32 : 7,182.15 = 2,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.32/7,182.15 = 2,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.32x = 7,182.15 × 2,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.32x = 21,306,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306,207.08/5,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.95

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