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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.67, 7,163.10 and 2,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.67, 7,163.10 and 2,832.81 is: 3,909.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.67 : 7,163.10 = 2,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.67/7,163.10 = 2,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.67x = 7,163.10 × 2,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.67x = 20,291,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291,711.93/5,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.27

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