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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.33, 7,092.46 and 3,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.33, 7,092.46 and 3,251.24 is: 4,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.33 : 7,092.46 = 3,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.33/7,092.46 = 3,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.33x = 7,092.46 × 3,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.33x = 23,059,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,289.65/5,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.45

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