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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.51, 7,035.22 and 3,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.51, 7,035.22 and 3,184.22 is: 4,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.51 : 7,035.22 = 3,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.51/7,035.22 = 3,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.51x = 7,035.22 × 3,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.51x = 22,401,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,691.89/5,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.36

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