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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.98, 7,191.06 and 2,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.98, 7,191.06 and 2,853.04 is: 3,937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.98 : 7,191.06 = 2,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.98/7,191.06 = 2,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.98x = 7,191.06 × 2,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.98x = 20,516,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516,381.82/5,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.14

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