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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.74, 7,063.59 and 3,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.74, 7,063.59 and 3,022.18 is: 4,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.74 : 7,063.59 = 3,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.74/7,063.59 = 3,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.74x = 7,063.59 × 3,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.74x = 21,347,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347,440.43/5,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.26

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