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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.83, 7,182.49 and 2,967.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.83, 7,182.49 and 2,967.43 is: 4,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.83 : 7,182.49 = 2,967.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.83/7,182.49 = 2,967.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.83x = 7,182.49 × 2,967.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.83x = 21,313,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,529.96/5,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.95

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