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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.97, 7,106.43 and 3,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.97, 7,106.43 and 3,261.84 is: 4,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.97 : 7,106.43 = 3,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.97/7,106.43 = 3,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.97x = 7,106.43 × 3,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.97x = 23,180,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180,037.63/5,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.13

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