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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.96, 7,182.83 and 2,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.96, 7,182.83 and 2,967.54 is: 4,095.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.96 : 7,182.83 = 2,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.96/7,182.83 = 2,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.96x = 7,182.83 × 2,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.96x = 21,315,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315,299.13/5,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.19

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