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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.59, 7,167.63 and 3,098.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.59, 7,167.63 and 3,098.50 is: 4,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.59 : 7,167.63 = 3,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.59/7,167.63 = 3,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.59x = 7,167.63 × 3,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.59x = 22,208,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,901.56/5,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.57

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