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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.14, 7,709.06 and 3,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.14, 7,709.06 and 3,073.28 is: 4,598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.14 : 7,709.06 = 3,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.14/7,709.06 = 3,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.14x = 7,709.06 × 3,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.14x = 23,692,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692,069.05/5,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.49

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