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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.90, 7,211.46 and 5,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.90, 7,211.46 and 5,136.84 is: 7,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.90 : 7,211.46 = 5,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.90/7,211.46 = 5,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.90x = 7,211.46 × 5,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.90x = 37,044,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,116.19/5,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.08

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