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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.27, 7,186.03 and 2,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.27, 7,186.03 and 2,849.41 is: 3,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.27 : 7,186.03 = 2,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.27/7,186.03 = 2,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.27x = 7,186.03 × 2,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.27x = 20,475,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475,909.89/5,207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.18

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