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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.88, 7,189.65 and 2,852.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.88, 7,189.65 and 2,852.06 is: 3,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.88 : 7,189.65 = 2,852.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.88/7,189.65 = 2,852.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.88x = 7,189.65 × 2,852.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.88x = 20,505,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,277.23/5,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.85

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