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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.59, 7,122.33 and 3,038.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.59, 7,122.33 and 3,038.31 is: 4,192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.59 : 7,122.33 = 3,038.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.59/7,122.33 = 3,038.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.59x = 7,122.33 × 3,038.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.59x = 21,639,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639,846.46/5,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.48

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