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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.62, 7,102.72 and 3,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.62, 7,102.72 and 3,261.51 is: 4,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.62 : 7,102.72 = 3,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.62/7,102.72 = 3,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.62x = 7,102.72 × 3,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.62x = 23,165,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,592.31/5,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.51

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