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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.84, 7,164.24 and 3,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.84, 7,164.24 and 3,095.68 is: 4,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.84 : 7,164.24 = 3,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.84/7,164.24 = 3,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.84x = 7,164.24 × 3,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.84x = 22,178,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,194.48/5,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.74

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