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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.60, 7,110.48 and 3,384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.60, 7,110.48 and 3,384.10 is: 4,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.60 : 7,110.48 = 3,384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.60/7,110.48 = 3,384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.60x = 7,110.48 × 3,384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.60x = 24,062,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,575.37/5,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.99

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