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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.90, 7,127.22 and 5,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.90, 7,127.22 and 5,055.54 is: 6,941.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.90 : 7,127.22 = 5,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.90/7,127.22 = 5,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.90x = 7,127.22 × 5,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.90x = 36,031,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031,945.80/5,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.37

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