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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.26, 7,191.55 and 2,853.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.26, 7,191.55 and 2,853.55 is: 3,937.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.26 : 7,191.55 = 2,853.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.26/7,191.55 = 2,853.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.26x = 7,191.55 × 2,853.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.26x = 20,521,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,447.50/5,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.91

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