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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.78, 7,679.89 and 3,286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.78, 7,679.89 and 3,286.14 is: 4,927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.78 : 7,679.89 = 3,286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.78/7,679.89 = 3,286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.78x = 7,679.89 × 3,286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.78x = 25,237,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,193.72/5,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.43

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