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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.83, 7,197.78 and 2,857.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.83, 7,197.78 and 2,857.97 is: 3,943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.83 : 7,197.78 = 2,857.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.83/7,197.78 = 2,857.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.83x = 7,197.78 × 2,857.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.83x = 20,571,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,003.32/5,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.96

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