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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.22, 7,169.57 and 2,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.22, 7,169.57 and 2,837.52 is: 3,915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.22 : 7,169.57 = 2,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.22/7,169.57 = 2,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.22x = 7,169.57 × 2,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.22x = 20,343,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343,784.08/5,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.87

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