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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.30, 7,185.17 and 2,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.30, 7,185.17 and 2,967.72 is: 4,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.30 : 7,185.17 = 2,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.30/7,185.17 = 2,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.30x = 7,185.17 × 2,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.30x = 21,323,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,323,572.71/5,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.72

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