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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.32, 7,115.63 and 3,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.32, 7,115.63 and 3,032.08 is: 4,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.32 : 7,115.63 = 3,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.32/7,115.63 = 3,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.32x = 7,115.63 × 3,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.32x = 21,575,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,149.20/5,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.41

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