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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.33, 7,153.49 and 3,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.33, 7,153.49 and 3,295.90 is: 4,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.33 : 7,153.49 = 3,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.33/7,153.49 = 3,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.33x = 7,153.49 × 3,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.33x = 23,577,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577,187.69/5,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.90

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