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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172, 7,137.36 and 2,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172, 7,137.36 and 2,964 is: 4,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172 : 7,137.36 = 2,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172/7,137.36 = 2,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172x = 7,137.36 × 2,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172x = 21,155,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155,135.04/5,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.32

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