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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.66, 7,075.44 and 3,552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.66, 7,075.44 and 3,552.02 is: 4,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.66 : 7,075.44 = 3,552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.66/7,075.44 = 3,552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.66x = 7,075.44 × 3,552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.66x = 25,132,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,104.39/5,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.24

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