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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.63, 7,128.59 and 3,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.63, 7,128.59 and 3,041.25 is: 4,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.63 : 7,128.59 = 3,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.63/7,128.59 = 3,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.63x = 7,128.59 × 3,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.63x = 21,679,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679,831.94/5,165.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.94

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