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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.91, 7,086.02 and 3,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.91, 7,086.02 and 3,250.55 is: 4,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.91 : 7,086.02 = 3,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.91/7,086.02 = 3,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.91x = 7,086.02 × 3,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.91x = 23,033,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033,462.31/5,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.30

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