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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.13, 7,155.95 and 3,295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.13, 7,155.95 and 3,295.77 is: 4,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.13 : 7,155.95 = 3,295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.13/7,155.95 = 3,295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.13x = 7,155.95 × 3,295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.13x = 23,584,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,348.85/5,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.21

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