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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.47, 7,193.89 and 2,973.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.47, 7,193.89 and 2,973.83 is: 4,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.47 : 7,193.89 = 2,973.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.47/7,193.89 = 2,973.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.47x = 7,193.89 × 2,973.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.47x = 21,393,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,393,405.90/5,212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.27

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