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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.95, 8,050.34 and 3,179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.95, 8,050.34 and 3,179.21 is: 4,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.95 : 8,050.34 = 3,179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.95/8,050.34 = 3,179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.95x = 8,050.34 × 3,179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.95x = 25,593,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,721.43/5,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.99

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