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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.78, 7,130.79 and 3,406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.78, 7,130.79 and 3,406.29 is: 4,701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.78 : 7,130.79 = 3,406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.78/7,130.79 = 3,406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.78x = 7,130.79 × 3,406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.78x = 24,289,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,538.67/5,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.10

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