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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.37, 7,099.62 and 3,259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.37, 7,099.62 and 3,259.26 is: 4,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.37 : 7,099.62 = 3,259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.37/7,099.62 = 3,259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.37x = 7,099.62 × 3,259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.37x = 23,139,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139,507.48/5,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.40

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