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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.37, 7,166.32 and 2,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.37, 7,166.32 and 2,955.13 is: 4,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.37 : 7,166.32 = 2,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.37/7,166.32 = 2,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.37x = 7,166.32 × 2,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.37x = 21,177,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,438.85/5,193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.79

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