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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.83, 7,164.72 and 2,833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.83, 7,164.72 and 2,833.97 is: 3,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.83 : 7,164.72 = 2,833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.83/7,164.72 = 2,833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.83x = 7,164.72 × 2,833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.83x = 20,304,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304,601.54/5,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.88

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