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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.29, 7,121.06 and 3,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.29, 7,121.06 and 3,035.39 is: 4,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.29 : 7,121.06 = 3,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.29/7,121.06 = 3,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.29x = 7,121.06 × 3,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.29x = 21,615,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,143.53/5,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.75

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