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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.84, 7,171.38 and 3,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.84, 7,171.38 and 3,100.20 is: 4,278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.84 : 7,171.38 = 3,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.84/7,171.38 = 3,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.84x = 7,171.38 × 3,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.84x = 22,232,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,712.28/5,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.12

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