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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.17, 7,188.67 and 2,851.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.17, 7,188.67 and 2,851.33 is: 3,934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.17 : 7,188.67 = 2,851.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.17/7,188.67 = 2,851.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.17x = 7,188.67 × 2,851.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.17x = 20,497,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,270.43/5,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.84

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