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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.13, 7,132.28 and 3,304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.13, 7,132.28 and 3,304.13 is: 4,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.13 : 7,132.28 = 3,304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.13/7,132.28 = 3,304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.13x = 7,132.28 × 3,304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.13x = 23,565,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,980.32/5,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.75

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