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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.76, 7,114.26 and 3,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.76, 7,114.26 and 3,267.28 is: 4,509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.76 : 7,114.26 = 3,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.76/7,114.26 = 3,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.76x = 7,114.26 × 3,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.76x = 23,244,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,279.41/5,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.28

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