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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.48, 7,187.16 and 2,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.48, 7,187.16 and 2,970.12 is: 4,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.48 : 7,187.16 = 2,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.48/7,187.16 = 2,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.48x = 7,187.16 × 2,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.48x = 21,346,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,727.66/5,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.46

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