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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.07, 7,162.26 and 2,832.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.07, 7,162.26 and 2,832.21 is: 3,908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.07 : 7,162.26 = 2,832.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.07/7,162.26 = 2,832.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.07x = 7,162.26 × 2,832.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.07x = 20,285,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,049.38/5,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.43

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