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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.80, 7,196.10 and 2,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.80, 7,196.10 and 2,856.80 is: 3,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.80 : 7,196.10 = 2,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.80/7,196.10 = 2,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.80x = 7,196.10 × 2,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.80x = 20,557,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557,818.48/5,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.21

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