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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.69, 7,106.47 and 3,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.69, 7,106.47 and 3,382.69 is: 4,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.69 : 7,106.47 = 3,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.69/7,106.47 = 3,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.69x = 7,106.47 × 3,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.69x = 24,038,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,038,968.09/5,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.95

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