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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.48, 7,108.56 and 3,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.48, 7,108.56 and 3,385.04 is: 4,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.48 : 7,108.56 = 3,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.48/7,108.56 = 3,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.48x = 7,108.56 × 3,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.48x = 24,062,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,759.94/5,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.13

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