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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.94, 7,183.37 and 3,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.94, 7,183.37 and 3,191.14 is: 4,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.94 : 7,183.37 = 3,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.94/7,183.37 = 3,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.94x = 7,183.37 × 3,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.94x = 22,923,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,139.34/5,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.42

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