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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.94, 8,033.69 and 3,170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.94, 8,033.69 and 3,170.51 is: 4,752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.94 : 8,033.69 = 3,170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.94/8,033.69 = 3,170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.94x = 8,033.69 × 3,170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.94x = 25,470,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,838.46/5,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.08

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