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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.93, 7,098.84 and 3,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.93, 7,098.84 and 3,465.18 is: 4,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.93 : 7,098.84 = 3,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.93/7,098.84 = 3,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.93x = 7,098.84 × 3,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.93x = 24,598,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,758.39/5,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.24

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