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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.73, 7,670.28 and 2,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.73, 7,670.28 and 2,923.80 is: 4,378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.73 : 7,670.28 = 2,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.73/7,670.28 = 2,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.73x = 7,670.28 × 2,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.73x = 22,426,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,364.66/5,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.67

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