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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.98, 7,187.01 and 2,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.98, 7,187.01 and 2,969.86 is: 4,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.98 : 7,187.01 = 2,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.98/7,187.01 = 2,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.98x = 7,187.01 × 2,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.98x = 21,344,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,413.52/5,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.41

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