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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.71, 7,669.38 and 2,920.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.71, 7,669.38 and 2,920.59 is: 4,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.71 : 7,669.38 = 2,920.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.71/7,669.38 = 2,920.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.71x = 7,669.38 × 2,920.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.71x = 22,399,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,114.53/5,116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.64

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