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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.08, 7,191.06 and 2,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.08, 7,191.06 and 2,853.32 is: 3,937.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.08 : 7,191.06 = 2,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.08/7,191.06 = 2,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.08x = 7,191.06 × 2,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.08x = 20,518,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,395.32/5,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.46

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