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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.84, 7,160.04 and 3,093.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.84, 7,160.04 and 3,093.18 is: 4,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.84 : 7,160.04 = 3,093.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.84/7,160.04 = 3,093.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.84x = 7,160.04 × 3,093.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.84x = 22,147,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147,292.53/5,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.08

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