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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.22, 7,191.42 and 2,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.22, 7,191.42 and 2,853.36 is: 3,937.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.22 : 7,191.42 = 2,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.22/7,191.42 = 2,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.22x = 7,191.42 × 2,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.22x = 20,519,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519,710.17/5,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.60

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