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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.05, 7,183.02 and 2,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.05, 7,183.02 and 2,847.26 is: 3,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.05 : 7,183.02 = 2,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.05/7,183.02 = 2,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.05x = 7,183.02 × 2,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.05x = 20,451,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451,889.61/5,205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.24

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