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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.47, 7,135.41 and 2,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.47, 7,135.41 and 2,932.44 is: 4,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.47 : 7,135.41 = 2,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.47/7,135.41 = 2,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.47x = 7,135.41 × 2,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.47x = 20,924,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,161.70/5,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.86

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