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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.62, 7,168.56 and 2,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.62, 7,168.56 and 2,836.76 is: 3,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.62 : 7,168.56 = 2,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.62/7,168.56 = 2,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.62x = 7,168.56 × 2,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.62x = 20,335,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335,484.27/5,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.72

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