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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.83, 7,141.95 and 3,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.83, 7,141.95 and 3,383.73 is: 4,668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.83 : 7,141.95 = 3,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.83/7,141.95 = 3,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.83x = 7,141.95 × 3,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.83x = 24,166,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166,430.47/5,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.19

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