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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.99, 7,166.34 and 2,835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.99, 7,166.34 and 2,835.17 is: 3,912.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.99 : 7,166.34 = 2,835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.99/7,166.34 = 2,835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.99x = 7,166.34 × 2,835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.99x = 20,317,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317,792.18/5,192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.54

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