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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.70, 7,110.96 and 3,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.70, 7,110.96 and 3,162.86 is: 4,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.70 : 7,110.96 = 3,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.70/7,110.96 = 3,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.70x = 7,110.96 × 3,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.70x = 22,490,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490,970.95/5,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.89

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