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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.02, 7,183.59 and 2,967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.02, 7,183.59 and 2,967.48 is: 4,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.02 : 7,183.59 = 2,967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.02/7,183.59 = 2,967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.02x = 7,183.59 × 2,967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.02x = 21,317,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,159.65/5,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.71

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