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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.30, 8,041.20 and 3,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.30, 8,041.20 and 3,170.90 is: 4,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.30 : 8,041.20 = 3,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.30/8,041.20 = 3,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.30x = 8,041.20 × 3,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.30x = 25,497,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497,841.08/5,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.13

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