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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.29, 7,191.57 and 2,853.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.29, 7,191.57 and 2,853.42 is: 3,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.29 : 7,191.57 = 2,853.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.29/7,191.57 = 2,853.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.29x = 7,191.57 × 2,853.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.29x = 20,520,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,569.67/5,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.72

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