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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.94, 7,123.73 and 3,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.94, 7,123.73 and 3,297.94 is: 4,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.94 : 7,123.73 = 3,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.94/7,123.73 = 3,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.94x = 7,123.73 × 3,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.94x = 23,493,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,599.82/5,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.20

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