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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.64, 7,136.76 and 3,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.64, 7,136.76 and 3,306.56 is: 4,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.64 : 7,136.76 = 3,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.64/7,136.76 = 3,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.64x = 7,136.76 × 3,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.64x = 23,598,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598,125.15/5,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.87

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