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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.22, 7,186.97 and 2,969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.22, 7,186.97 and 2,969.96 is: 4,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.22 : 7,186.97 = 2,969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.22/7,186.97 = 2,969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.22x = 7,186.97 × 2,969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.22x = 21,344,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,998.57/5,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.33

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