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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.92, 7,195.97 and 3,090.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.92, 7,195.97 and 3,090.49 is: 4,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.92 : 7,195.97 = 3,090.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.92/7,195.97 = 3,090.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.92x = 7,195.97 × 3,090.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.92x = 22,239,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239,063.06/5,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.51

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