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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.24, 7,052.64 and 3,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.24, 7,052.64 and 3,248 is: 4,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.24 : 7,052.64 = 3,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.24/7,052.64 = 3,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.24x = 7,052.64 × 3,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.24x = 22,906,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,974.72/5,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.06

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