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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.21, 7,189.14 and 2,971.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.21, 7,189.14 and 2,971.18 is: 4,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.21 : 7,189.14 = 2,971.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.21/7,189.14 = 2,971.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.21x = 7,189.14 × 2,971.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.21x = 21,360,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360,228.99/5,209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.47

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