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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.51, 7,724.74 and 3,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.51, 7,724.74 and 3,592.26 is: 5,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.51 : 7,724.74 = 3,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.51/7,724.74 = 3,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.51x = 7,724.74 × 3,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.51x = 27,749,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749,274.51/5,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.63

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