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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.68, 7,133.56 and 2,931.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.68, 7,133.56 and 2,931.11 is: 4,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.68 : 7,133.56 = 2,931.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.68/7,133.56 = 2,931.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.68x = 7,133.56 × 2,931.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.68x = 20,909,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909,206.06/5,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.59

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