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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.96, 7,126.26 and 3,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.96, 7,126.26 and 3,591.32 is: 4,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.96 : 7,126.26 = 3,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.96/7,126.26 = 3,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.96x = 7,126.26 × 3,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.96x = 25,592,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,680.06/5,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.10

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