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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.44, 7,145.04 and 3,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.44, 7,145.04 and 3,081.28 is: 4,252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.44 : 7,145.04 = 3,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.44/7,145.04 = 3,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.44x = 7,145.04 × 3,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.44x = 22,015,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,868.85/5,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.27

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