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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.89, 7,216.86 and 2,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.89, 7,216.86 and 2,991.18 is: 4,126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.89 : 7,216.86 = 2,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.89/7,216.86 = 2,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.89x = 7,216.86 × 2,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.89x = 21,586,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586,927.29/5,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.82

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