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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.72, 7,122.14 and 2,922.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.72, 7,122.14 and 2,922.62 is: 4,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.72 : 7,122.14 = 2,922.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.72/7,122.14 = 2,922.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.72x = 7,122.14 × 2,922.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.72x = 20,815,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,815,308.81/5,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.41

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