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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.40, 7,147.98 and 3,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.40, 7,147.98 and 3,190.62 is: 4,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.40 : 7,147.98 = 3,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.40/7,147.98 = 3,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.40x = 7,147.98 × 3,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.40x = 22,806,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,487.95/5,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.01

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