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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.67, 7,133.30 and 3,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.67, 7,133.30 and 3,044.87 is: 4,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.67 : 7,133.30 = 3,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.67/7,133.30 = 3,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.67x = 7,133.30 × 3,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.67x = 21,719,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,719,973.78/5,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.24

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