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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.94, 7,131.51 and 3,043.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.94, 7,131.51 and 3,043.37 is: 4,199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.94 : 7,131.51 = 3,043.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.94/7,131.51 = 3,043.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.94x = 7,131.51 × 3,043.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.94x = 21,703,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703,841.42/5,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.71

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