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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.43, 7,133.97 and 3,181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.43, 7,133.97 and 3,181.15 is: 4,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.43 : 7,133.97 = 3,181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.43/7,133.97 = 3,181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.43x = 7,133.97 × 3,181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.43x = 22,694,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694,238.55/5,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.08

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