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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.53, 7,110.62 and 3,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.53, 7,110.62 and 3,056.67 is: 4,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.53 : 7,110.62 = 3,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.53/7,110.62 = 3,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.53x = 7,110.62 × 3,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.53x = 21,734,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734,803.55/5,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.28

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