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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.05, 7,052.73 and 3,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.05, 7,052.73 and 3,388.44 is: 4,671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.05 : 7,052.73 = 3,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.05/7,052.73 = 3,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.05x = 7,052.73 × 3,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.05x = 23,897,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,752.44/5,116.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.13

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