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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.74, 7,110.88 and 3,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.74, 7,110.88 and 3,263.12 is: 4,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.74 : 7,110.88 = 3,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.74/7,110.88 = 3,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.74x = 7,110.88 × 3,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.74x = 23,203,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,654.75/5,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.42

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