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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.03, 7,109.43 and 3,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.03, 7,109.43 and 3,382.59 is: 4,668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.03 : 7,109.43 = 3,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.03/7,109.43 = 3,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.03x = 7,109.43 × 3,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.03x = 24,048,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,048,286.82/5,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.64

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