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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.95, 7,123.25 and 3,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.95, 7,123.25 and 3,392.72 is: 4,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.95 : 7,123.25 = 3,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.95/7,123.25 = 3,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.95x = 7,123.25 × 3,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.95x = 24,167,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167,192.74/5,160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.70

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