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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,318.68, 7,971.16 and 2,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,318.68, 7,971.16 and 2,195.20 is: 3,289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,318.68 : 7,971.16 = 2,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,318.68/7,971.16 = 2,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,318.68x = 7,971.16 × 2,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,318.68x = 17,498,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,290.43/5,318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.97

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