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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.41, 7,133.27 and 3,308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.41, 7,133.27 and 3,308.49 is: 4,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.41 : 7,133.27 = 3,308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.41/7,133.27 = 3,308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.41x = 7,133.27 × 3,308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.41x = 23,600,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600,335.92/5,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.50

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