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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.26, 7,162.83 and 3,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.26, 7,162.83 and 3,099.60 is: 4,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.26 : 7,162.83 = 3,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.26/7,162.83 = 3,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.26x = 7,162.83 × 3,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.26x = 22,201,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201,907.87/5,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.32

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