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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.36, 7,166.84 and 2,835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.36, 7,166.84 and 2,835.50 is: 3,912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.36 : 7,166.84 = 2,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.36/7,166.84 = 2,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.36x = 7,166.84 × 2,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.36x = 20,321,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,321,593.25/5,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.99

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