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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.92, 7,566.28 and 3,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.92, 7,566.28 and 3,169.92 is: 4,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.92 : 7,566.28 = 3,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.92/7,566.28 = 3,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.92x = 7,566.28 × 3,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.92x = 23,984,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984,502.30/5,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.19

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