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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.62, 7,131.58 and 3,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.62, 7,131.58 and 3,303.62 is: 4,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.62 : 7,131.58 = 3,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.62/7,131.58 = 3,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.62x = 7,131.58 × 3,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.62x = 23,560,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,030.32/5,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.05

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