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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.57, 7,197.44 and 2,857.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.57, 7,197.44 and 2,857.71 is: 3,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.57 : 7,197.44 = 2,857.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.57/7,197.44 = 2,857.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.57x = 7,197.44 × 2,857.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.57x = 20,568,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568,181.97/5,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.61

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