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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.63, 7,194.83 and 2,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.63, 7,194.83 and 2,855.76 is: 3,940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.63 : 7,194.83 = 2,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.63/7,194.83 = 2,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.63x = 7,194.83 × 2,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.63x = 20,546,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,546,693.44/5,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.96

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