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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.41, 7,122.96 and 3,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.41, 7,122.96 and 3,273.33 is: 4,519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.41 : 7,122.96 = 3,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.41/7,122.96 = 3,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.41x = 7,122.96 × 3,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.41x = 23,315,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,315,825.37/5,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.97

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