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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.64, 7,118.04 and 3,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.64, 7,118.04 and 3,172.32 is: 4,375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.64 : 7,118.04 = 3,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.64/7,118.04 = 3,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.64x = 7,118.04 × 3,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.64x = 22,580,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,665.06/5,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.56

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