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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.39, 7,195.19 and 2,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.39, 7,195.19 and 2,975.67 is: 4,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.39 : 7,195.19 = 2,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.39/7,195.19 = 2,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.39x = 7,195.19 × 2,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.39x = 21,410,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,410,496.15/5,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.04

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