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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.54, 7,194.76 and 2,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.54, 7,194.76 and 2,855.52 is: 3,940.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.54 : 7,194.76 = 2,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.54/7,194.76 = 2,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.54x = 7,194.76 × 2,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.54x = 20,544,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544,773.94/5,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.66

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