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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.42, 7,183.62 and 3,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.42, 7,183.62 and 3,110.76 is: 4,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.42 : 7,183.62 = 3,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.42/7,183.62 = 3,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.42x = 7,183.62 × 3,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.42x = 22,346,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,517.75/5,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.93

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