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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.24, 7,163.46 and 3,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.24, 7,163.46 and 3,094.50 is: 4,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.24 : 7,163.46 = 3,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.24/7,163.46 = 3,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.24x = 7,163.46 × 3,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.24x = 22,167,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,326.97/5,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.96

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