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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.61, 7,132.52 and 2,930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.61, 7,132.52 and 2,930.69 is: 4,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.61 : 7,132.52 = 2,930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.61/7,132.52 = 2,930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.61x = 7,132.52 × 2,930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.61x = 20,903,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,154.72/5,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.25

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