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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.95, 7,192.47 and 2,854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.95, 7,192.47 and 2,854.13 is: 3,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.95 : 7,192.47 = 2,854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.95/7,192.47 = 2,854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.95x = 7,192.47 × 2,854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.95x = 20,528,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528,244.40/5,211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.69

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