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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.91, 7,164.90 and 3,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.91, 7,164.90 and 3,425.25 is: 4,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.91 : 7,164.90 = 3,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.91/7,164.90 = 3,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.91x = 7,164.90 × 3,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.91x = 24,541,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,541,573.73/5,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.25

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