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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.17, 7,191.59 and 2,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.17, 7,191.59 and 2,853.33 is: 3,937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.17 : 7,191.59 = 2,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.17/7,191.59 = 2,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.17x = 7,191.59 × 2,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.17x = 20,519,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519,979.49/5,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.69

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