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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.65, 7,135.44 and 3,403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.65, 7,135.44 and 3,403.06 is: 4,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.65 : 7,135.44 = 3,403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.65/7,135.44 = 3,403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.65x = 7,135.44 × 3,403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.65x = 24,282,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282,330.45/5,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.00

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