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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.81, 7,184.84 and 3,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.81, 7,184.84 and 3,717.14 is: 5,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.81 : 7,184.84 = 3,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.81/7,184.84 = 3,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.81x = 7,184.84 × 3,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.81x = 26,707,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,001.65/5,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.32

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