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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.82, 7,163.73 and 3,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.82, 7,163.73 and 3,096.18 is: 4,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.82 : 7,163.73 = 3,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.82/7,163.73 = 3,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.82x = 7,163.73 × 3,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.82x = 22,180,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,197.55/5,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.32

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