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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.33, 7,195.71 and 2,856.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.33, 7,195.71 and 2,856.47 is: 3,941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.33 : 7,195.71 = 2,856.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.33/7,195.71 = 2,856.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.33x = 7,195.71 × 2,856.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.33x = 20,554,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554,293.77/5,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.89

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