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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.09, 7,194.04 and 2,855.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.09, 7,194.04 and 2,855.21 is: 3,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.09 : 7,194.04 = 2,855.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.09/7,194.04 = 2,855.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.09x = 7,194.04 × 2,855.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.09x = 20,540,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540,451.84/5,213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.17

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