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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.16, 7,134.51 and 3,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.16, 7,134.51 and 3,306.24 is: 4,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.16 : 7,134.51 = 3,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.16/7,134.51 = 3,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.16x = 7,134.51 × 3,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.16x = 23,588,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,402.34/5,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.18

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