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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.65, 7,169.72 and 2,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.65, 7,169.72 and 2,837.33 is: 3,915.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.65 : 7,169.72 = 2,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.65/7,169.72 = 2,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.65x = 7,169.72 × 2,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.65x = 20,342,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,861.65/5,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.36

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