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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.09, 7,129.35 and 3,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.09, 7,129.35 and 3,041.82 is: 4,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.09 : 7,129.35 = 3,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.09/7,129.35 = 3,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.09x = 7,129.35 × 3,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.09x = 21,686,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,686,199.42/5,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.80

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