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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.41, 7,128.57 and 3,039.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.41, 7,128.57 and 3,039.91 is: 4,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.41 : 7,128.57 = 3,039.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.41/7,128.57 = 3,039.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.41x = 7,128.57 × 3,039.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.41x = 21,670,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670,220.14/5,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.07

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