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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.72, 7,040.72 and 3,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.72, 7,040.72 and 3,335.52 is: 4,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.72 : 7,040.72 = 3,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.72/7,040.72 = 3,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.72x = 7,040.72 × 3,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.72x = 23,484,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,462.37/5,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.74

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