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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.44, 7,170.21 and 3,071.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.44, 7,170.21 and 3,071.65 is: 4,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.44 : 7,170.21 = 3,071.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.44/7,170.21 = 3,071.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.44x = 7,170.21 × 3,071.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.44x = 22,024,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024,375.55/5,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.17

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