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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.62, 7,123.50 and 3,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.62, 7,123.50 and 3,064.76 is: 4,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.62 : 7,123.50 = 3,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.62/7,123.50 = 3,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.62x = 7,123.50 × 3,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.62x = 21,831,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831,817.86/5,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.46

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