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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.97, 7,125.11 and 2,925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.97, 7,125.11 and 2,925.34 is: 4,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.97 : 7,125.11 = 2,925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.97/7,125.11 = 2,925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.97x = 7,125.11 × 2,925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.97x = 20,843,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,843,369.29/5,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.31

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