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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.11, 7,139.80 and 4,419.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.11, 7,139.80 and 4,419.71 is: 6,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.11 : 7,139.80 = 4,419.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.11/7,139.80 = 4,419.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.11x = 7,139.80 × 4,419.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.11x = 31,555,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,845.46/5,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.52

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