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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.62, 7,168.39 and 3,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.62, 7,168.39 and 3,204.27 is: 4,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.62 : 7,168.39 = 3,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.62/7,168.39 = 3,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.62x = 7,168.39 × 3,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.62x = 22,969,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969,449.01/5,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.48

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