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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.51, 6,975.24 and 3,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.51, 6,975.24 and 3,167.70 is: 4,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.51 : 6,975.24 = 3,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.51/6,975.24 = 3,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.51x = 6,975.24 × 3,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.51x = 22,095,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,467.75/5,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.71

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