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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.39, 7,191.04 and 2,973.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.39, 7,191.04 and 2,973.13 is: 4,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.39 : 7,191.04 = 2,973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.39/7,191.04 = 2,973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.39x = 7,191.04 × 2,973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.39x = 21,379,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,379,876.92/5,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.53

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