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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.64, 7,123.93 and 2,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.64, 7,123.93 and 2,924.07 is: 4,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.64 : 7,123.93 = 2,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.64/7,123.93 = 2,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.64x = 7,123.93 × 2,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.64x = 20,830,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,830,870.00/5,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.93

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