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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.80, 7,746.72 and 4,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.80, 7,746.72 and 4,013.20 is: 6,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.80 : 7,746.72 = 4,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.80/7,746.72 = 4,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.80x = 7,746.72 × 4,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.80x = 31,089,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089,136.70/5,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.77

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