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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.78, 7,128.90 and 3,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.78, 7,128.90 and 3,069.92 is: 4,236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.78 : 7,128.90 = 3,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.78/7,128.90 = 3,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.78x = 7,128.90 × 3,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.78x = 21,885,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885,152.69/5,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.56

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