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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.48, 7,130.97 and 2,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.48, 7,130.97 and 2,929.56 is: 4,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.48 : 7,130.97 = 2,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.48/7,130.97 = 2,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.48x = 7,130.97 × 2,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.48x = 20,890,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,604.47/5,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.71

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