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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.62, 7,199.90 and 2,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.62, 7,199.90 and 2,979.18 is: 4,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.62 : 7,199.90 = 2,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.62/7,199.90 = 2,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.62x = 7,199.90 × 2,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.62x = 21,449,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,811.12/5,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.04

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