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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.04, 7,113.92 and 3,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.04, 7,113.92 and 3,059.52 is: 4,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.04 : 7,113.92 = 3,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.04/7,113.92 = 3,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.04x = 7,113.92 × 3,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.04x = 21,765,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765,180.52/5,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.12

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