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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.49, 7,128.27 and 3,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.49, 7,128.27 and 3,173.94 is: 4,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.49 : 7,128.27 = 3,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.49/7,128.27 = 3,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.49x = 7,128.27 × 3,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.49x = 22,624,701.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,701.28/5,162.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.52

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