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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.02, 7,183.47 and 2,967.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.02, 7,183.47 and 2,967.90 is: 4,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.02 : 7,183.47 = 2,967.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.02/7,183.47 = 2,967.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.02x = 7,183.47 × 2,967.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.02x = 21,319,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,820.61/5,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.22

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