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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.25, 7,186.32 and 3,084.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.25, 7,186.32 and 3,084.62 is: 4,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.25 : 7,186.32 = 3,084.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.25/7,186.32 = 3,084.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.25x = 7,186.32 × 3,084.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.25x = 22,167,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,030.47/5,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.32

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