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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.93, 7,175.39 and 3,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.93, 7,175.39 and 3,214.15 is: 4,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.93 : 7,175.39 = 3,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.93/7,175.39 = 3,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.93x = 7,175.39 × 3,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.93x = 23,062,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,745.76/5,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.95

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