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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.14, 7,122.81 and 3,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.14, 7,122.81 and 3,064.25 is: 4,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.14 : 7,122.81 = 3,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.14/7,122.81 = 3,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.14x = 7,122.81 × 3,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.14x = 21,826,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826,070.54/5,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.74

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