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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.39, 7,727.44 and 3,085.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.39, 7,727.44 and 3,085.53 is: 4,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.39 : 7,727.44 = 3,085.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.39/7,727.44 = 3,085.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.39x = 7,727.44 × 3,085.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.39x = 23,843,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,247.94/5,164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.86

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