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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.92, 7,191.24 and 2,853.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.92, 7,191.24 and 2,853.11 is: 3,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.92 : 7,191.24 = 2,853.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.92/7,191.24 = 2,853.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.92x = 7,191.24 × 2,853.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.92x = 20,517,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,517,398.76/5,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.39

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