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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.38, 7,191.71 and 2,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.38, 7,191.71 and 2,853.74 is: 3,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.38 : 7,191.71 = 2,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.38/7,191.71 = 2,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.38x = 7,191.71 × 2,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.38x = 20,523,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,220.27/5,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.16

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