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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.76, 7,120.62 and 3,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.76, 7,120.62 and 3,270.20 is: 4,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.76 : 7,120.62 = 3,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.76/7,120.62 = 3,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.76x = 7,120.62 × 3,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.76x = 23,285,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285,851.52/5,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.22

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