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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.62, 7,049.82 and 3,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.62, 7,049.82 and 3,436.80 is: 4,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.62 : 7,049.82 = 3,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.62/7,049.82 = 3,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.62x = 7,049.82 × 3,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.62x = 24,228,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228,821.38/5,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.60

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