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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.60, 7,184.36 and 2,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.60, 7,184.36 and 2,967.94 is: 4,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.60 : 7,184.36 = 2,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.60/7,184.36 = 2,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.60x = 7,184.36 × 2,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.60x = 21,322,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,749.42/5,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.12

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