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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.52, 7,300.92 and 3,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.52, 7,300.92 and 3,166.14 is: 4,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.52 : 7,300.92 = 3,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.52/7,300.92 = 3,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.52x = 7,300.92 × 3,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.52x = 23,115,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,734.85/5,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.45

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