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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.77, 7,193.33 and 2,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.77, 7,193.33 and 2,854.44 is: 3,938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.77 : 7,193.33 = 2,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.77/7,193.33 = 2,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.77x = 7,193.33 × 2,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.77x = 20,532,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532,914.61/5,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.96

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