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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.35, 7,133.58 and 3,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.35, 7,133.58 and 3,497.58 is: 4,828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.35 : 7,133.58 = 3,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.35/7,133.58 = 3,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.35x = 7,133.58 × 3,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.35x = 24,950,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,266.74/5,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.45

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