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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.80, 7,150.56 and 3,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.80, 7,150.56 and 3,085.52 is: 4,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.80 : 7,150.56 = 3,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.80/7,150.56 = 3,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.80x = 7,150.56 × 3,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.80x = 22,063,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063,195.89/5,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.82

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