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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.89, 7,183.96 and 2,847.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.89, 7,183.96 and 2,847.87 is: 3,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.89 : 7,183.96 = 2,847.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.89/7,183.96 = 2,847.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.89x = 7,183.96 × 2,847.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.89x = 20,458,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458,977.05/5,205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.97

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