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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.01, 7,135.97 and 3,381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.01, 7,135.97 and 3,381.35 is: 4,663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.01 : 7,135.97 = 3,381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.01/7,135.97 = 3,381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.01x = 7,135.97 × 3,381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.01x = 24,129,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129,159.57/5,174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.53

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