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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.08, 6,915.72 and 3,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.08, 6,915.72 and 3,148.24 is: 4,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.08 : 6,915.72 = 3,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.08/6,915.72 = 3,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.08x = 6,915.72 × 3,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.08x = 21,772,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772,346.33/5,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.97

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