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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.09, 7,162.34 and 2,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.09, 7,162.34 and 2,832.24 is: 3,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.09 : 7,162.34 = 2,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.09/7,162.34 = 2,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.09x = 7,162.34 × 2,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.09x = 20,285,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,465.84/5,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.50

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