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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.19, 7,035.52 and 4,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.19, 7,035.52 and 4,151.14 is: 5,731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.19 : 7,035.52 = 4,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.19/7,035.52 = 4,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.19x = 7,035.52 × 4,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.19x = 29,205,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205,428.49/5,095.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,731.96

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