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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.62, 7,154.05 and 3,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.62, 7,154.05 and 3,060.23 is: 4,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.62 : 7,154.05 = 3,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.62/7,154.05 = 3,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.62x = 7,154.05 × 3,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.62x = 21,893,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,048.67/5,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.70

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