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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.93, 7,127.63 and 3,069.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.93, 7,127.63 and 3,069.01 is: 4,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.93 : 7,127.63 = 3,069.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.93/7,127.63 = 3,069.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.93x = 7,127.63 × 3,069.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.93x = 21,874,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,874,752.40/5,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.25

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