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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.67, 7,134.39 and 2,932.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.67, 7,134.39 and 2,932.03 is: 4,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.67 : 7,134.39 = 2,932.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.67/7,134.39 = 2,932.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.67x = 7,134.39 × 2,932.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.67x = 20,918,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,279.60/5,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.13

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