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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.28, 6,913.38 and 3,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.28, 6,913.38 and 3,145.96 is: 4,340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.28 : 6,913.38 = 3,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.28/6,913.38 = 3,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.28x = 6,913.38 × 3,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.28x = 21,749,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,216.94/5,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.92

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