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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.92, 7,122.16 and 2,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.92, 7,122.16 and 2,923.25 is: 4,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.92 : 7,122.16 = 2,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.92/7,122.16 = 2,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.92x = 7,122.16 × 2,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.92x = 20,819,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819,876.24/5,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.14

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