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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.53, 7,169.34 and 3,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.53, 7,169.34 and 3,099.25 is: 4,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.53 : 7,169.34 = 3,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.53/7,169.34 = 3,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.53x = 7,169.34 × 3,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.53x = 22,219,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219,577.00/5,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.67

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