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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.98, 7,087.44 and 3,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.98, 7,087.44 and 3,248.59 is: 4,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.98 : 7,087.44 = 3,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.98/7,087.44 = 3,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.98x = 7,087.44 × 3,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.98x = 23,024,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,186.71/5,135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.92

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