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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.68, 7,183.83 and 2,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.68, 7,183.83 and 2,847.83 is: 3,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.68 : 7,183.83 = 2,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.68/7,183.83 = 2,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.68x = 7,183.83 × 2,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.68x = 20,458,326.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458,326.59/5,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.00

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