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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.62, 7,103.42 and 3,447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.62, 7,103.42 and 3,447.05 is: 4,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.62 : 7,103.42 = 3,447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.62/7,103.42 = 3,447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.62x = 7,103.42 × 3,447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.62x = 24,485,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,485,844.43/5,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.58

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