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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.51, 7,723.24 and 3,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.51, 7,723.24 and 3,591.26 is: 5,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.51 : 7,723.24 = 3,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.51/7,723.24 = 3,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.51x = 7,723.24 × 3,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.51x = 27,736,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,115.29/5,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.13

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