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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.88, 7,109.04 and 3,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.88, 7,109.04 and 3,162.52 is: 4,363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.88 : 7,109.04 = 3,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.88/7,109.04 = 3,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.88x = 7,109.04 × 3,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.88x = 22,482,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482,481.18/5,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.94

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