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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.80, 7,247.16 and 3,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.80, 7,247.16 and 3,157.08 is: 4,356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.80 : 7,247.16 = 3,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.80/7,247.16 = 3,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.80x = 7,247.16 × 3,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.80x = 22,879,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879,863.89/5,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.58

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