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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.58, 7,662.33 and 3,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.58, 7,662.33 and 3,160.26 is: 4,740.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.58 : 7,662.33 = 3,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.58/7,662.33 = 3,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.58x = 7,662.33 × 3,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.58x = 24,214,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,955.01/5,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.06

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