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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.63, 7,183.95 and 2,967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.63, 7,183.95 and 2,967.47 is: 4,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.63 : 7,183.95 = 2,967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.63/7,183.95 = 2,967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.63x = 7,183.95 × 2,967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.63x = 21,318,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318,136.00/5,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.20

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