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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.28, 7,123.92 and 2,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.28, 7,123.92 and 2,924.22 is: 4,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.28 : 7,123.92 = 2,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.28/7,123.92 = 2,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.28x = 7,123.92 × 2,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.28x = 20,831,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831,909.34/5,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.41

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