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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.67, 7,871.63 and 3,168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.67, 7,871.63 and 3,168.51 is: 4,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.67 : 7,871.63 = 3,168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.67/7,871.63 = 3,168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.67x = 7,871.63 × 3,168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.67x = 24,941,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,941,322.53/5,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.51

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