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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.60, 7,051.26 and 4,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.60, 7,051.26 and 4,483 is: 6,178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.60 : 7,051.26 = 4,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.60/7,051.26 = 4,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.60x = 7,051.26 × 4,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.60x = 31,610,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610,798.58/5,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.09

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