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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.67, 7,167.30 and 3,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.67, 7,167.30 and 3,305.48 is: 4,560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.67 : 7,167.30 = 3,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.67/7,167.30 = 3,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.67x = 7,167.30 × 3,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.67x = 23,691,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691,366.80/5,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.71

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