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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.96, 7,196.56 and 2,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.96, 7,196.56 and 2,977.54 is: 4,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.96 : 7,196.56 = 2,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.96/7,196.56 = 2,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.96x = 7,196.56 × 2,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.96x = 21,428,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,045.26/5,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.96

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