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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.84, 7,194.83 and 2,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.84, 7,194.83 and 2,855.93 is: 3,941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.84 : 7,194.83 = 2,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.84/7,194.83 = 2,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.84x = 7,194.83 × 2,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.84x = 20,547,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,547,880.59/5,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.03

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