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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.46, 7,191.68 and 3,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.46, 7,191.68 and 3,116.18 is: 4,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.46 : 7,191.68 = 3,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.46/7,191.68 = 3,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.46x = 7,191.68 × 3,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.46x = 22,410,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,569.38/5,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.42

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