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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.87, 7,110.72 and 3,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.87, 7,110.72 and 3,266.06 is: 4,507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.87 : 7,110.72 = 3,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.87/7,110.72 = 3,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.87x = 7,110.72 × 3,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.87x = 23,224,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,002.61/5,151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.88

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