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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.26, 7,133.70 and 3,279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.26, 7,133.70 and 3,279.88 is: 4,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.26 : 7,133.70 = 3,279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.26/7,133.70 = 3,279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.26x = 7,133.70 × 3,279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.26x = 23,397,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,397,679.96/5,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.19

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