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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.64, 7,132.98 and 3,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.64, 7,132.98 and 3,304.64 is: 4,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.64 : 7,132.98 = 3,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.64/7,132.98 = 3,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.64x = 7,132.98 × 3,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.64x = 23,571,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,571,931.03/5,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.45

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