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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.56, 7,666.86 and 5,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.56, 7,666.86 and 5,135.28 is: 7,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.56 : 7,666.86 = 5,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.56/7,666.86 = 5,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.56x = 7,666.86 × 5,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.56x = 39,371,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371,472.82/5,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.15

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