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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.06, 7,162.34 and 2,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.06, 7,162.34 and 2,832.24 is: 3,908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.06 : 7,162.34 = 2,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.06/7,162.34 = 2,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.06x = 7,162.34 × 2,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.06x = 20,285,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,451.68/5,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.52

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