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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.51, 7,189.32 and 2,971.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.51, 7,189.32 and 2,971.75 is: 4,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.51 : 7,189.32 = 2,971.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.51/7,189.32 = 2,971.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.51x = 7,189.32 × 2,971.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.51x = 21,364,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364,843.74/5,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.13

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