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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.13, 7,159.61 and 3,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.13, 7,159.61 and 3,325.13 is: 4,588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.13 : 7,159.61 = 3,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.13/7,159.61 = 3,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.13x = 7,159.61 × 3,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.13x = 23,806,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,606.51/5,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.67

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