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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.34, 7,167.29 and 3,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.34, 7,167.29 and 3,098.25 is: 4,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.34 : 7,167.29 = 3,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.34/7,167.29 = 3,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.34x = 7,167.29 × 3,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.34x = 22,206,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,040.75/5,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.22

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