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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.92, 7,130.30 and 3,176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.92, 7,130.30 and 3,176.91 is: 4,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.92 : 7,130.30 = 3,176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.92/7,130.30 = 3,176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.92x = 7,130.30 × 3,176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.92x = 22,652,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,305.49/5,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.56

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