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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.22, 7,158.84 and 3,510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.22, 7,158.84 and 3,510.01 is: 4,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.22 : 7,158.84 = 3,510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.22/7,158.84 = 3,510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.22x = 7,158.84 × 3,510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.22x = 25,127,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,564.19/5,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.26

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