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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.58, 7,196.24 and 2,856.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.58, 7,196.24 and 2,856.74 is: 3,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.58 : 7,196.24 = 2,856.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.58/7,196.24 = 2,856.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.58x = 7,196.24 × 2,856.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.58x = 20,557,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557,757.82/5,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.36

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