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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.23, 7,130.63 and 2,929.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.23, 7,130.63 and 2,929.31 is: 4,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.23 : 7,130.63 = 2,929.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.23/7,130.63 = 2,929.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.23x = 7,130.63 × 2,929.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.23x = 20,887,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887,811.12/5,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.36

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