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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.05, 7,135.13 and 3,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.05, 7,135.13 and 3,044.93 is: 4,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.05 : 7,135.13 = 3,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.05/7,135.13 = 3,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.05x = 7,135.13 × 3,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.05x = 21,725,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725,920.49/5,169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.08

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