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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.68, 7,170.14 and 2,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.68, 7,170.14 and 2,838.18 is: 3,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.68 : 7,170.14 = 2,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.68/7,170.14 = 2,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.68x = 7,170.14 × 2,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.68x = 20,350,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350,147.95/5,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.74

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