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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.14, 7,121.10 and 2,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.14, 7,121.10 and 2,922.02 is: 4,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.14 : 7,121.10 = 2,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.14/7,121.10 = 2,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.14x = 7,121.10 × 2,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.14x = 20,807,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807,961.02/5,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.45

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