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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.76, 7,191.28 and 3,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.76, 7,191.28 and 3,115.30 is: 4,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.76 : 7,191.28 = 3,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.76/7,191.28 = 3,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.76x = 7,191.28 × 3,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.76x = 22,402,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,994.58/5,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.37

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