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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.10, 7,186.44 and 2,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.10, 7,186.44 and 2,969.46 is: 4,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.10 : 7,186.44 = 2,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.10/7,186.44 = 2,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.10x = 7,186.44 × 2,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.10x = 21,339,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339,846.12/5,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.22

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