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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.60, 7,111.98 and 4,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.60, 7,111.98 and 4,099.88 is: 5,652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.60 : 7,111.98 = 4,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.60/7,111.98 = 4,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.60x = 7,111.98 × 4,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.60x = 29,158,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,264.56/5,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.36

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