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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.04, 7,101.48 and 3,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.04, 7,101.48 and 3,256.16 is: 4,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.04 : 7,101.48 = 3,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.04/7,101.48 = 3,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.04x = 7,101.48 × 3,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.04x = 23,123,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,555.12/5,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.72

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