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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.62, 7,163.82 and 3,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.62, 7,163.82 and 3,095.34 is: 4,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.62 : 7,163.82 = 3,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.62/7,163.82 = 3,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.62x = 7,163.82 × 3,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.62x = 22,174,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,458.60/5,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.20

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