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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.68, 7,167.57 and 2,836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.68, 7,167.57 and 2,836.04 is: 3,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.68 : 7,167.57 = 2,836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.68/7,167.57 = 2,836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.68x = 7,167.57 × 2,836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.68x = 20,327,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,327,515.22/5,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.89

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