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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.10, 7,189.56 and 2,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.10, 7,189.56 and 2,972.62 is: 4,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.10 : 7,189.56 = 2,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.10/7,189.56 = 2,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.10x = 7,189.56 × 2,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.10x = 21,371,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,371,829.85/5,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.21

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