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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.38, 7,104.92 and 3,258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.38, 7,104.92 and 3,258.78 is: 4,495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.38 : 7,104.92 = 3,258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.38/7,104.92 = 3,258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.38x = 7,104.92 × 3,258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.38x = 23,153,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,371.20/5,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.47

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