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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.06, 7,166.52 and 2,835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.06, 7,166.52 and 2,835.29 is: 3,912.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.06 : 7,166.52 = 2,835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.06/7,166.52 = 2,835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.06x = 7,166.52 × 2,835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.06x = 20,319,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,319,162.49/5,193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.75

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