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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.54, 7,188.96 and 3,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.54, 7,188.96 and 3,193.72 is: 4,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.54 : 7,188.96 = 3,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.54/7,188.96 = 3,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.54x = 7,188.96 × 3,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.54x = 22,959,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,525.33/5,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.21

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