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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.71, 7,193.49 and 2,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.71, 7,193.49 and 2,854.86 is: 3,939.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.71 : 7,193.49 = 2,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.71/7,193.49 = 2,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.71x = 7,193.49 × 2,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.71x = 20,536,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536,406.86/5,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.68

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