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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.49, 7,062.17 and 3,022.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.49, 7,062.17 and 3,022.65 is: 4,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.49 : 7,062.17 = 3,022.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.49/7,062.17 = 3,022.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.49x = 7,062.17 × 3,022.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.49x = 21,346,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,453.04/5,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.27

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