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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.63, 7,124.47 and 2,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.63, 7,124.47 and 2,924.60 is: 4,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.63 : 7,124.47 = 2,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.63/7,124.47 = 2,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.63x = 7,124.47 × 2,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.63x = 20,836,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,836,189.34/5,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.97

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