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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.31, 7,152.72 and 3,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.31, 7,152.72 and 3,294.34 is: 4,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.31 : 7,152.72 = 3,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.31/7,152.72 = 3,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.31x = 7,152.72 × 3,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.31x = 23,563,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563,491.60/5,181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.79

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