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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.75, 7,196.64 and 3,090.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.75, 7,196.64 and 3,090.42 is: 4,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.75 : 7,196.64 = 3,090.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.75/7,196.64 = 3,090.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.75x = 7,196.64 × 3,090.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.75x = 22,240,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,640.19/5,214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.95

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