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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.57, 7,627.33 and 3,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.57, 7,627.33 and 3,241.76 is: 4,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.57 : 7,627.33 = 3,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.57/7,627.33 = 3,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.57x = 7,627.33 × 3,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.57x = 24,725,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725,973.30/5,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.94

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