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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.36, 7,133.72 and 3,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.36, 7,133.72 and 3,073.68 is: 4,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.36 : 7,133.72 = 3,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.36/7,133.72 = 3,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.36x = 7,133.72 × 3,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.36x = 21,926,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,772.49/5,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.68

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