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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.38, 7,726.02 and 3,043.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.38, 7,726.02 and 3,043.79 is: 4,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.38 : 7,726.02 = 3,043.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.38/7,726.02 = 3,043.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.38x = 7,726.02 × 3,043.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.38x = 23,516,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516,343.79/5,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.06

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