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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.82, 7,170.24 and 3,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.82, 7,170.24 and 3,332.82 is: 4,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.82 : 7,170.24 = 3,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.82/7,170.24 = 3,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.82x = 7,170.24 × 3,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.82x = 23,897,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,119.28/5,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.30

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