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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.15, 7,216.82 and 2,991.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.15, 7,216.82 and 2,991.51 is: 4,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.15 : 7,216.82 = 2,991.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.15/7,216.82 = 2,991.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.15x = 7,216.82 × 2,991.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.15x = 21,589,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589,189.20/5,230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.83

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