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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.96, 7,162.25 and 2,832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.96, 7,162.25 and 2,832.09 is: 3,908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.96 : 7,162.25 = 2,832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.96/7,162.25 = 2,832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.96x = 7,162.25 × 2,832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.96x = 20,284,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,122.44/5,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.34

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