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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.41, 7,147.67 and 3,411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.41, 7,147.67 and 3,411.45 is: 4,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.41 : 7,147.67 = 3,411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.41/7,147.67 = 3,411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.41x = 7,147.67 × 3,411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.41x = 24,383,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383,901.76/5,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.58

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