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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.43, 6,985.55 and 3,173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.43, 6,985.55 and 3,173.09 is: 4,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.43 : 6,985.55 = 3,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.43/6,985.55 = 3,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.43x = 6,985.55 × 3,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.43x = 22,165,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,743.92/5,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.21

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