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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.68, 7,144.50 and 3,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.68, 7,144.50 and 3,081.96 is: 4,253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.68 : 7,144.50 = 3,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.68/7,144.50 = 3,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.68x = 7,144.50 × 3,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.68x = 22,019,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,063.22/5,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.51

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