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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.29, 7,112.57 and 3,290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.29, 7,112.57 and 3,290.37 is: 4,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.29 : 7,112.57 = 3,290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.29/7,112.57 = 3,290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.29x = 7,112.57 × 3,290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.29x = 23,402,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,986.95/5,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.25

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