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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.71, 7,097.09 and 3,253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.71, 7,097.09 and 3,253.11 is: 4,487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.71 : 7,097.09 = 3,253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.71/7,097.09 = 3,253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.71x = 7,097.09 × 3,253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.71x = 23,087,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087,595.97/5,144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.64

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