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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.61, 7,167.22 and 2,835.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.61, 7,167.22 and 2,835.81 is: 3,913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.61 : 7,167.22 = 2,835.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.61/7,167.22 = 2,835.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.61x = 7,167.22 × 2,835.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.61x = 20,324,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324,867.06/5,193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.44

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