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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.96, 7,167.41 and 2,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.96, 7,167.41 and 2,955.62 is: 4,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.96 : 7,167.41 = 2,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.96/7,167.41 = 2,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.96x = 7,167.41 × 2,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.96x = 21,184,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,125.57/5,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.61

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