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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.79, 7,262.21 and 3,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.79, 7,262.21 and 3,137.46 is: 4,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.79 : 7,262.21 = 3,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.79/7,262.21 = 3,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.79x = 7,262.21 × 3,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.79x = 22,784,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,893.39/5,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.26

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