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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.92, 7,130.85 and 3,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.92, 7,130.85 and 3,399.48 is: 4,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.92 : 7,130.85 = 3,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.92/7,130.85 = 3,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.92x = 7,130.85 × 3,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.92x = 24,241,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,181.96/5,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.43

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