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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.68, 7,040.76 and 3,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.68, 7,040.76 and 3,335.48 is: 4,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.68 : 7,040.76 = 3,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.68/7,040.76 = 3,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.68x = 7,040.76 × 3,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.68x = 23,484,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,314.16/5,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.74

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