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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.33, 7,752.90 and 3,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.33, 7,752.90 and 3,541.04 is: 5,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.33 : 7,752.90 = 3,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.33/7,752.90 = 3,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.33x = 7,752.90 × 3,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.33x = 27,453,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,329.02/5,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.84

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