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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.64, 7,170.59 and 3,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.64, 7,170.59 and 3,524.69 is: 4,865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.64 : 7,170.59 = 3,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.64/7,170.59 = 3,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.64x = 7,170.59 × 3,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.64x = 25,274,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,133.61/5,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.42

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