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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.72, 7,699.09 and 5,140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.72, 7,699.09 and 5,140.97 is: 7,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.72 : 7,699.09 = 5,140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.72/7,699.09 = 5,140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.72x = 7,699.09 × 5,140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.72x = 39,580,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,790.72/5,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.31

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