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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.71, 7,189.38 and 2,851.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.71, 7,189.38 and 2,851.89 is: 3,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.71 : 7,189.38 = 2,851.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.71/7,189.38 = 2,851.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.71x = 7,189.38 × 2,851.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.71x = 20,503,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,320.93/5,209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.60

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