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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.60, 7,098.72 and 3,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.60, 7,098.72 and 3,964.80 is: 5,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.60 : 7,098.72 = 3,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.60/7,098.72 = 3,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.60x = 7,098.72 × 3,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.60x = 28,145,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,005.06/5,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.72

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