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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.23, 7,125.29 and 3,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.23, 7,125.29 and 3,038.44 is: 4,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.23 : 7,125.29 = 3,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.23/7,125.29 = 3,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.23x = 7,125.29 × 3,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.23x = 21,649,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649,782.26/5,162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.88

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