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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.34, 7,183.18 and 2,967.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.34, 7,183.18 and 2,967.93 is: 4,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.34 : 7,183.18 = 2,967.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.34/7,183.18 = 2,967.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.34x = 7,183.18 × 2,967.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.34x = 21,319,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,176.98/5,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.64

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