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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.88, 7,131.65 and 3,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.88, 7,131.65 and 3,401.06 is: 4,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.88 : 7,131.65 = 3,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.88/7,131.65 = 3,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.88x = 7,131.65 × 3,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.88x = 24,255,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,255,116.89/5,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.53

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