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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.36, 7,182.28 and 3,081.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.36, 7,182.28 and 3,081.11 is: 4,252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.36 : 7,182.28 = 3,081.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.36/7,182.28 = 3,081.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.36x = 7,182.28 × 3,081.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.36x = 22,129,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,343.41/5,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.08

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