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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.68, 7,162.56 and 3,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.68, 7,162.56 and 3,329.76 is: 4,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.68 : 7,162.56 = 3,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.68/7,162.56 = 3,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.68x = 7,162.56 × 3,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.68x = 23,849,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849,605.79/5,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.81

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