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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.93, 7,182.83 and 2,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.93, 7,182.83 and 2,847.29 is: 3,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.93 : 7,182.83 = 2,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.93/7,182.83 = 2,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.93x = 7,182.83 × 2,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.93x = 20,451,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451,600.03/5,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.27

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