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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.35, 7,166.97 and 2,835.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.35, 7,166.97 and 2,835.64 is: 3,913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.35 : 7,166.97 = 2,835.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.35/7,166.97 = 2,835.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.35x = 7,166.97 × 2,835.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.35x = 20,322,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,946.81/5,193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.26

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