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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.68, 7,126.14 and 3,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.68, 7,126.14 and 3,299.68 is: 4,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.68 : 7,126.14 = 3,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.68/7,126.14 = 3,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.68x = 7,126.14 × 3,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.68x = 23,513,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513,981.64/5,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.61

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