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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.61, 7,119.39 and 3,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.61, 7,119.39 and 3,173.26 is: 4,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.61 : 7,119.39 = 3,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.61/7,119.39 = 3,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.61x = 7,119.39 × 3,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.61x = 22,591,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,657.71/5,161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.87

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