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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.70, 7,121.37 and 3,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.70, 7,121.37 and 3,064.42 is: 4,228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.70 : 7,121.37 = 3,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.70/7,121.37 = 3,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.70x = 7,121.37 × 3,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.70x = 21,822,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,822,868.66/5,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.66

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