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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.08, 7,742.04 and 3,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.08, 7,742.04 and 3,095.18 is: 4,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.08 : 7,742.04 = 3,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.08/7,742.04 = 3,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.08x = 7,742.04 × 3,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.08x = 23,963,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,963,007.37/5,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.02

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