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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.27, 7,183.10 and 2,967.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.27, 7,183.10 and 2,967.87 is: 4,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.27 : 7,183.10 = 2,967.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.27/7,183.10 = 2,967.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.27x = 7,183.10 × 2,967.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.27x = 21,318,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318,456.24/5,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.55

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