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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.42, 7,135.47 and 3,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.42, 7,135.47 and 3,044.82 is: 4,202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.42 : 7,135.47 = 3,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.42/7,135.47 = 3,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.42x = 7,135.47 × 3,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.42x = 21,726,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726,221.77/5,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.84

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