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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.48, 7,189.26 and 2,851.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.48, 7,189.26 and 2,851.62 is: 3,935.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.48 : 7,189.26 = 2,851.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.48/7,189.26 = 2,851.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.48x = 7,189.26 × 2,851.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.48x = 20,501,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,037.60/5,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.33

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