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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.88, 7,102.40 and 3,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.88, 7,102.40 and 3,157.02 is: 4,356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.88 : 7,102.40 = 3,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.88/7,102.40 = 3,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.88x = 7,102.40 × 3,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.88x = 22,422,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,403.06/5,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.51

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