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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.92, 7,189.86 and 2,852.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.92, 7,189.86 and 2,852.11 is: 3,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.92 : 7,189.86 = 2,852.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.92/7,189.86 = 2,852.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.92x = 7,189.86 × 2,852.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.92x = 20,506,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506,291.29/5,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.01

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