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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.08, 6,912.96 and 3,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.08, 6,912.96 and 3,146.24 is: 4,341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.08 : 6,912.96 = 3,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.08/6,912.96 = 3,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.08x = 6,912.96 × 3,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.08x = 21,749,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,831.27/5,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.21

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