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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.50, 7,160.73 and 2,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.50, 7,160.73 and 2,950.71 is: 4,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.50 : 7,160.73 = 2,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.50/7,160.73 = 2,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.50x = 7,160.73 × 2,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.50x = 21,129,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,237.62/5,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.32

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