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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.53, 7,675.52 and 3,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.53, 7,675.52 and 3,176.25 is: 4,770.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.53 : 7,675.52 = 3,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.53/7,675.52 = 3,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.53x = 7,675.52 × 3,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.53x = 24,379,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,354.52/5,110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.42

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