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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.59, 7,172.69 and 3,207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.59, 7,172.69 and 3,207.69 is: 4,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.59 : 7,172.69 = 3,207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.59/7,172.69 = 3,207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.59x = 7,172.69 × 3,207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.59x = 23,007,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,749.95/5,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.62

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