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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.39, 7,124.29 and 3,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.39, 7,124.29 and 3,397.12 is: 4,689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.39 : 7,124.29 = 3,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.39/7,124.29 = 3,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.39x = 7,124.29 × 3,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.39x = 24,202,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,033.25/5,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.97

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