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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.24, 7,670.52 and 3,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.24, 7,670.52 and 3,265.44 is: 4,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.24 : 7,670.52 = 3,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.24/7,670.52 = 3,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.24x = 7,670.52 × 3,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.24x = 25,047,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,622.83/5,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.54

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