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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.54, 7,121.49 and 3,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.54, 7,121.49 and 3,170.54 is: 4,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.54 : 7,121.49 = 3,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.54/7,121.49 = 3,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.54x = 7,121.49 × 3,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.54x = 22,578,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,933.30/5,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.76

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