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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.10, 8,002.65 and 3,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.10, 8,002.65 and 3,148.10 is: 4,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.10 : 8,002.65 = 3,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.10/8,002.65 = 3,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.10x = 8,002.65 × 3,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.10x = 25,193,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193,142.47/5,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.15

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