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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.70, 7,261.30 and 5,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.70, 7,261.30 and 5,179.70 is: 7,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.70 : 7,261.30 = 5,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.70/7,261.30 = 5,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.70x = 7,261.30 × 5,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.70x = 37,611,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611,355.61/5,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.30

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