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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.64, 7,145.76 and 3,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.64, 7,145.76 and 3,188 is: 4,400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.64 : 7,145.76 = 3,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.64/7,145.76 = 3,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.64x = 7,145.76 × 3,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.64x = 22,780,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,682.88/5,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.67

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