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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.64, 7,106.70 and 3,132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.64, 7,106.70 and 3,132.46 is: 4,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.64 : 7,106.70 = 3,132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.64/7,106.70 = 3,132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.64x = 7,106.70 × 3,132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.64x = 22,261,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,453.48/5,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.91

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