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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.51, 7,133.68 and 2,931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.51, 7,133.68 and 2,931.32 is: 4,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.51 : 7,133.68 = 2,931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.51/7,133.68 = 2,931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.51x = 7,133.68 × 2,931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.51x = 20,911,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911,120.36/5,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.09

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