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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.20, 7,127.74 and 3,395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.20, 7,127.74 and 3,395.97 is: 4,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.20 : 7,127.74 = 3,395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.20/7,127.74 = 3,395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.20x = 7,127.74 × 3,395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.20x = 24,205,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205,595.45/5,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.19

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