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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.42, 7,182.37 and 3,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.42, 7,182.37 and 3,081.17 is: 4,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.42 : 7,182.37 = 3,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.42/7,182.37 = 3,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.42x = 7,182.37 × 3,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.42x = 22,130,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130,107.45/5,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.18

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