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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.04, 7,105.62 and 3,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.04, 7,105.62 and 3,259.16 is: 4,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.04 : 7,105.62 = 3,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.04/7,105.62 = 3,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.04x = 7,105.62 × 3,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.04x = 23,158,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,352.48/5,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.86

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