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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.96, 7,134.71 and 3,046.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.96, 7,134.71 and 3,046.61 is: 4,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.96 : 7,134.71 = 3,046.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.96/7,134.71 = 3,046.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.96x = 7,134.71 × 3,046.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.96x = 21,736,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,690.01/5,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.60

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