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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.96, 7,166.50 and 3,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.96, 7,166.50 and 3,098.60 is: 4,275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.96 : 7,166.50 = 3,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.96/7,166.50 = 3,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.96x = 7,166.50 × 3,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.96x = 22,206,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,116.90/5,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.37

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