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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.70, 7,134.20 and 3,179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.70, 7,134.20 and 3,179.83 is: 4,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.70 : 7,134.20 = 3,179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.70/7,134.20 = 3,179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.70x = 7,134.20 × 3,179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.70x = 22,685,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685,543.19/5,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.17

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