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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.93, 7,167.71 and 2,836.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.93, 7,167.71 and 2,836.43 is: 3,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.93 : 7,167.71 = 2,836.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.93/7,167.71 = 2,836.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.93x = 7,167.71 × 2,836.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.93x = 20,330,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330,678.93/5,193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.32

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