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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.70, 7,283.70 and 5,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.70, 7,283.70 and 5,195.70 is: 7,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.70 : 7,283.70 = 5,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.70/7,283.70 = 5,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.70x = 7,283.70 × 5,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.70x = 37,843,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843,920.09/5,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.70

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