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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.91, 7,195.59 and 2,976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.91, 7,195.59 and 2,976.47 is: 4,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.91 : 7,195.59 = 2,976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.91/7,195.59 = 2,976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.91x = 7,195.59 × 2,976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.91x = 21,417,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417,421.79/5,213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.75

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