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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.67, 7,108.66 and 3,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.67, 7,108.66 and 3,362.25 is: 4,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.67 : 7,108.66 = 3,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.67/7,108.66 = 3,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.67x = 7,108.66 × 3,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.67x = 23,901,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901,069.63/5,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.58

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