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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.81, 6,955.36 and 3,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.81, 6,955.36 and 3,152.17 is: 4,348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.81 : 6,955.36 = 3,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.81/6,955.36 = 3,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.81x = 6,955.36 × 3,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.81x = 21,924,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924,477.13/5,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.53

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