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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.22, 7,096.97 and 3,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.22, 7,096.97 and 3,017.16 is: 4,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.22 : 7,096.97 = 3,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.22/7,096.97 = 3,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.22x = 7,096.97 × 3,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.22x = 21,412,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412,678.92/5,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.29

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