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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.38, 7,195.99 and 2,856.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.38, 7,195.99 and 2,856.67 is: 3,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.38 : 7,195.99 = 2,856.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.38/7,195.99 = 2,856.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.38x = 7,195.99 × 2,856.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.38x = 20,556,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,548.98/5,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.28

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