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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.70, 7,152.90 and 3,983.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.70, 7,152.90 and 3,983.58 is: 5,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.70 : 7,152.90 = 3,983.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.70/7,152.90 = 3,983.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.70x = 7,152.90 × 3,983.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.70x = 28,494,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,149.38/5,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.06

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