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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.11, 7,188.66 and 2,851.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.11, 7,188.66 and 2,851.38 is: 3,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.11 : 7,188.66 = 2,851.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.11/7,188.66 = 2,851.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.11x = 7,188.66 × 2,851.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.11x = 20,497,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,601.35/5,209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.95

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