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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.92, 7,184.31 and 3,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.92, 7,184.31 and 3,111.26 is: 4,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.92 : 7,184.31 = 3,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.92/7,184.31 = 3,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.92x = 7,184.31 × 3,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.92x = 22,352,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,256.33/5,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.62

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