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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.26, 7,194.32 and 2,855.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.26, 7,194.32 and 2,855.45 is: 3,940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.26 : 7,194.32 = 2,855.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.26/7,194.32 = 2,855.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.26x = 7,194.32 × 2,855.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.26x = 20,543,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,035.46/5,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.53

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