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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.48, 7,183.56 and 2,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.48, 7,183.56 and 2,967.36 is: 4,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.48 : 7,183.56 = 2,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.48/7,183.56 = 2,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.48x = 7,183.56 × 2,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.48x = 21,316,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316,208.60/5,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.96

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