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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.54, 7,186.77 and 3,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.54, 7,186.77 and 3,113.34 is: 4,295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.54 : 7,186.77 = 3,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.54/7,186.77 = 3,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.54x = 7,186.77 × 3,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.54x = 22,374,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,858.51/5,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.80

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