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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.41, 7,099.45 and 3,377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.41, 7,099.45 and 3,377.37 is: 4,659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.41 : 7,099.45 = 3,377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.41/7,099.45 = 3,377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.41x = 7,099.45 × 3,377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.41x = 23,977,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,977,469.45/5,146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.07

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