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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.06, 7,122.63 and 3,595.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.06, 7,122.63 and 3,595.42 is: 4,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.06 : 7,122.63 = 3,595.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.06/7,122.63 = 3,595.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.06x = 7,122.63 × 3,595.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.06x = 25,608,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,846.35/5,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.30

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