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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.63, 7,048.14 and 3,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.63, 7,048.14 and 3,316.35 is: 4,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.63 : 7,048.14 = 3,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.63/7,048.14 = 3,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.63x = 7,048.14 × 3,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.63x = 23,374,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,099.09/5,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.21

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