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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.76, 7,196.40 and 2,856.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.76, 7,196.40 and 2,856.92 is: 3,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.76 : 7,196.40 = 2,856.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.76/7,196.40 = 2,856.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.76x = 7,196.40 × 2,856.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.76x = 20,559,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559,539.09/5,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.57

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