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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.35, 7,134.96 and 3,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.35, 7,134.96 and 3,498.58 is: 4,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.35 : 7,134.96 = 3,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.35/7,134.96 = 3,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.35x = 7,134.96 × 3,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.35x = 24,962,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,962,228.36/5,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.83

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