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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.38, 7,108.79 and 3,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.38, 7,108.79 and 3,382.88 is: 4,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.38 : 7,108.79 = 3,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.38/7,108.79 = 3,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.38x = 7,108.79 × 3,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.38x = 24,048,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,048,131.06/5,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.29

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