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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.79, 7,111.80 and 3,164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.79, 7,111.80 and 3,164.00 is: 4,368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.79 : 7,111.80 = 3,164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.79/7,111.80 = 3,164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.79x = 7,111.80 × 3,164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.79x = 22,501,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,699.64/5,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.59

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