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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.34, 7,126.97 and 3,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.34, 7,126.97 and 3,399.06 is: 4,692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.34 : 7,126.97 = 3,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.34/7,126.97 = 3,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.34x = 7,126.97 × 3,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.34x = 24,224,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224,998.65/5,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.64

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