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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.56, 7,162.76 and 2,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.56, 7,162.76 and 2,832.64 is: 3,908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.56 : 7,162.76 = 2,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.56/7,162.76 = 2,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.56x = 7,162.76 × 2,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.56x = 20,289,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,520.49/5,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.93

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