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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.57, 7,193.81 and 2,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.57, 7,193.81 and 2,975.09 is: 4,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.57 : 7,193.81 = 2,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.57/7,193.81 = 2,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.57x = 7,193.81 × 2,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.57x = 21,402,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402,217.32/5,213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.10

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