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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.06, 7,261.08 and 3,165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.06, 7,261.08 and 3,165.14 is: 4,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.06 : 7,261.08 = 3,165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.06/7,261.08 = 3,165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.06x = 7,261.08 × 3,165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.06x = 22,982,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982,334.75/5,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.38

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