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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.76, 7,134.68 and 2,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.76, 7,134.68 and 2,901.05 is: 4,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.76 : 7,134.68 = 2,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.76/7,134.68 = 2,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.76x = 7,134.68 × 2,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.76x = 20,698,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698,061.75/5,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.68

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