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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.13, 7,189.98 and 2,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.13, 7,189.98 and 2,852.27 is: 3,936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.13 : 7,189.98 = 2,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.13/7,189.98 = 2,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.13x = 7,189.98 × 2,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.13x = 20,507,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,507,764.25/5,210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.13

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