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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.83, 7,060.29 and 4,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.83, 7,060.29 and 4,370.60 is: 6,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.83 : 7,060.29 = 4,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.83/7,060.29 = 4,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.83x = 7,060.29 × 4,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.83x = 30,857,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,857,703.47/5,117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.45

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