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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.95, 7,193.67 and 2,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.95, 7,193.67 and 2,855.04 is: 3,939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.95 : 7,193.67 = 2,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.95/7,193.67 = 2,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.95x = 7,193.67 × 2,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.95x = 20,538,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538,215.60/5,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.85

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