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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.03, 7,126.28 and 3,039.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.03, 7,126.28 and 3,039.31 is: 4,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.03 : 7,126.28 = 3,039.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.03/7,126.28 = 3,039.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.03x = 7,126.28 × 3,039.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.03x = 21,659,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,007.77/5,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.20

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