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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.10, 8,007.15 and 3,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.10, 8,007.15 and 3,151.10 is: 4,726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.10 : 8,007.15 = 3,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.10/8,007.15 = 3,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.10x = 8,007.15 × 3,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.10x = 25,231,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,231,330.37/5,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.65

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