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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.06, 7,166.52 and 3,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.06, 7,166.52 and 3,098.40 is: 4,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.06 : 7,166.52 = 3,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.06/7,166.52 = 3,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.06x = 7,166.52 × 3,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.06x = 22,204,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,745.57/5,193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.85

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