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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.93, 7,167.36 and 3,177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.93, 7,167.36 and 3,177.05 is: 4,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.93 : 7,167.36 = 3,177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.93/7,167.36 = 3,177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.93x = 7,167.36 × 3,177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.93x = 22,771,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,025.25/5,192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.01

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