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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.57, 7,183.65 and 2,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.57, 7,183.65 and 2,967.54 is: 4,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.57 : 7,183.65 = 2,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.57/7,183.65 = 2,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.57x = 7,183.65 × 2,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.57x = 21,317,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,768.72/5,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.18

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