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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.26, 7,183.44 and 2,967.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.26, 7,183.44 and 2,967.07 is: 4,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.26 : 7,183.44 = 2,967.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.26/7,183.44 = 2,967.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.26x = 7,183.44 × 2,967.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.26x = 21,313,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,769.32/5,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.66

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