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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.60, 7,191.93 and 2,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.60, 7,191.93 and 2,853.74 is: 3,938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.60 : 7,191.93 = 2,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.60/7,191.93 = 2,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.60x = 7,191.93 × 2,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.60x = 20,523,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,887.47/5,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.12

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