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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194, 7,167.72 and 3,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194, 7,167.72 and 3,099.36 is: 4,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194 : 7,167.72 = 3,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194/7,167.72 = 3,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194x = 7,167.72 × 3,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194x = 22,215,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,344.66/5,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.12

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