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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.91, 7,127.76 and 3,399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.91, 7,127.76 and 3,399.64 is: 4,693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.91 : 7,127.76 = 3,399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.91/7,127.76 = 3,399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.91x = 7,127.76 × 3,399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.91x = 24,231,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,231,818.01/5,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.44

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