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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.72, 7,130.76 and 2,929.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.72, 7,130.76 and 2,929.54 is: 4,042.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.72 : 7,130.76 = 2,929.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.72/7,130.76 = 2,929.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.72x = 7,130.76 × 2,929.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.72x = 20,889,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889,846.65/5,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.37

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