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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.80, 7,039.17 and 3,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.80, 7,039.17 and 3,004.92 is: 4,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.80 : 7,039.17 = 3,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.80/7,039.17 = 3,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.80x = 7,039.17 × 3,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.80x = 21,152,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,142.72/5,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.83

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