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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.73, 6,987.61 and 3,175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.73, 6,987.61 and 3,175.23 is: 4,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.73 : 6,987.61 = 3,175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.73/6,987.61 = 3,175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.73x = 6,987.61 × 3,175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.73x = 22,187,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,253.02/5,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.61

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