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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.15, 7,122.77 and 3,396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.15, 7,122.77 and 3,396.61 is: 4,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.15 : 7,122.77 = 3,396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.15/7,122.77 = 3,396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.15x = 7,122.77 × 3,396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.15x = 24,193,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193,271.81/5,157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.21

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