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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.73, 7,114.84 and 4,504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.73, 7,114.84 and 4,504.43 is: 6,200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.73 : 7,114.84 = 4,504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.73/7,114.84 = 4,504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.73x = 7,114.84 × 4,504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.73x = 32,048,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,298.74/5,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.42

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