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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.73, 7,118.62 and 3,034.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.73, 7,118.62 and 3,034.33 is: 4,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.73 : 7,118.62 = 3,034.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.73/7,118.62 = 3,034.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.73x = 7,118.62 × 3,034.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.73x = 21,600,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600,216.84/5,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.12

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