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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.59, 7,189.09 and 2,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.59, 7,189.09 and 2,971.42 is: 4,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.59 : 7,189.09 = 2,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.59/7,189.09 = 2,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.59x = 7,189.09 × 2,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.59x = 21,361,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361,805.81/5,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.48

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