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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.65, 7,111.04 and 3,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.65, 7,111.04 and 3,388.11 is: 4,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.65 : 7,111.04 = 3,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.65/7,111.04 = 3,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.65x = 7,111.04 × 3,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.65x = 24,092,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,968.79/5,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.48

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