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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.74, 7,747.65 and 3,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.74, 7,747.65 and 3,421.08 is: 5,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.74 : 7,747.65 = 3,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.74/7,747.65 = 3,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.74x = 7,747.65 × 3,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.74x = 26,505,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505,330.46/5,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.98

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