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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.17, 7,737.56 and 3,304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.17, 7,737.56 and 3,304.89 is: 4,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.17 : 7,737.56 = 3,304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.17/7,737.56 = 3,304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.17x = 7,737.56 × 3,304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.17x = 25,571,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571,784.67/5,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.23

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