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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.71, 7,185.24 and 2,816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.71, 7,185.24 and 2,816.69 is: 3,887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.71 : 7,185.24 = 2,816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.71/7,185.24 = 2,816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.71x = 7,185.24 × 2,816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.71x = 20,238,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,557.73/5,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.01

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