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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.38, 7,183.25 and 2,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.38, 7,183.25 and 2,967.98 is: 4,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.38 : 7,183.25 = 2,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.38/7,183.25 = 2,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.38x = 7,183.25 × 2,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.38x = 21,319,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,691.58/5,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.70

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