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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.72, 7,115.04 and 3,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.72, 7,115.04 and 3,266.10 is: 4,505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.72 : 7,115.04 = 3,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.72/7,115.04 = 3,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.72x = 7,115.04 × 3,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.72x = 23,238,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,432.14/5,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.56

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