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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.59, 7,201.91 and 3,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.59, 7,201.91 and 3,093.66 is: 4,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.59 : 7,201.91 = 3,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.59/7,201.91 = 3,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.59x = 7,201.91 × 3,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.59x = 22,280,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,268.62/5,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.40

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