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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.60, 7,138.98 and 2,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.60, 7,138.98 and 2,934.72 is: 4,050.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.60 : 7,138.98 = 2,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.60/7,138.98 = 2,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.60x = 7,138.98 × 2,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.60x = 20,950,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,907.39/5,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.36

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