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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.73, 7,197.47 and 2,857.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.73, 7,197.47 and 2,857.82 is: 3,943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.73 : 7,197.47 = 2,857.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.73/7,197.47 = 2,857.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.73x = 7,197.47 × 2,857.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.73x = 20,569,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569,073.72/5,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.66

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