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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.24, 6,914.19 and 3,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.24, 6,914.19 and 3,122.58 is: 4,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.24 : 6,914.19 = 3,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.24/6,914.19 = 3,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.24x = 6,914.19 × 3,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.24x = 21,590,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590,149.05/5,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.21

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