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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.56, 7,163.52 and 3,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.56, 7,163.52 and 3,067.14 is: 4,232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.56 : 7,163.52 = 3,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.56/7,163.52 = 3,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.56x = 7,163.52 × 3,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.56x = 21,971,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971,518.73/5,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.98

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