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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.94, 7,196.60 and 2,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.94, 7,196.60 and 2,976.84 is: 4,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.94 : 7,196.60 = 2,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.94/7,196.60 = 2,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.94x = 7,196.60 × 2,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.94x = 21,423,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,126.74/5,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.03

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