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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.61, 7,082.79 and 3,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.61, 7,082.79 and 3,458.33 is: 4,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.61 : 7,082.79 = 3,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.61/7,082.79 = 3,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.61x = 7,082.79 × 3,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.61x = 24,494,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494,589.73/5,134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.49

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