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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,118.05, 7,664.74 and 2,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,118.05, 7,664.74 and 2,920.12 is: 4,373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,118.05 : 7,664.74 = 2,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,118.05/7,664.74 = 2,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,118.05x = 7,664.74 × 2,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,118.05x = 22,381,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,960.57/5,118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.14

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