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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.38, 7,109.06 and 3,261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.38, 7,109.06 and 3,261.78 is: 4,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.38 : 7,109.06 = 3,261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.38/7,109.06 = 3,261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.38x = 7,109.06 × 3,261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.38x = 23,188,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,189.73/5,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.61

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