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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.87, 7,125.08 and 2,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.87, 7,125.08 and 2,924.97 is: 4,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.87 : 7,125.08 = 2,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.87/7,125.08 = 2,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.87x = 7,125.08 × 2,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.87x = 20,840,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,630.62/5,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.64

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