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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.19, 7,108.52 and 3,262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.19, 7,108.52 and 3,262.74 is: 4,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.19 : 7,108.52 = 3,262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.19/7,108.52 = 3,262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.19x = 7,108.52 × 3,262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.19x = 23,193,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,236.23/5,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.25

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