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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.59, 7,166.88 and 2,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.59, 7,166.88 and 2,835.27 is: 3,912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.59 : 7,166.88 = 2,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.59/7,166.88 = 2,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.59x = 7,166.88 × 2,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.59x = 20,320,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,320,039.86/5,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.53

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