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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.26, 7,117.97 and 3,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.26, 7,117.97 and 3,062.02 is: 4,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.26 : 7,117.97 = 3,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.26/7,117.97 = 3,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.26x = 7,117.97 × 3,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.26x = 21,795,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,366.50/5,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.33

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