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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.84, 7,147.55 and 3,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.84, 7,147.55 and 3,055.24 is: 4,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.84 : 7,147.55 = 3,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.84/7,147.55 = 3,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.84x = 7,147.55 × 3,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.84x = 21,837,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,480.66/5,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.86

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