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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.78, 7,130.89 and 3,492.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.78, 7,130.89 and 3,492.83 is: 4,819.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.78 : 7,130.89 = 3,492.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.78/7,130.89 = 3,492.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.78x = 7,130.89 × 3,492.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.78x = 24,906,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,906,986.52/5,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.67

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