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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.88, 7,131.84 and 2,930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.88, 7,131.84 and 2,930.12 is: 4,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.88 : 7,131.84 = 2,930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.88/7,131.84 = 2,930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.88x = 7,131.84 × 2,930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.88x = 20,897,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897,147.02/5,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.66

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