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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.68, 7,150.50 and 3,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.68, 7,150.50 and 3,193.84 is: 4,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.68 : 7,150.50 = 3,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.68/7,150.50 = 3,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.68x = 7,150.50 × 3,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.68x = 22,837,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,552.92/5,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.66

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