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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.29, 7,183.35 and 2,847.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.29, 7,183.35 and 2,847.38 is: 3,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.29 : 7,183.35 = 2,847.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.29/7,183.35 = 2,847.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.29x = 7,183.35 × 2,847.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.29x = 20,453,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453,691.21/5,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.41

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