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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.37, 7,191.86 and 2,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.37, 7,191.86 and 2,853.50 is: 3,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.37 : 7,191.86 = 2,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.37/7,191.86 = 2,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.37x = 7,191.86 × 2,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.37x = 20,521,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,972.51/5,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.92

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