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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.14, 7,029.48 and 3,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.14, 7,029.48 and 3,682.44 is: 5,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.14 : 7,029.48 = 3,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.14/7,029.48 = 3,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.14x = 7,029.48 × 3,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.14x = 25,885,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,638.33/5,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.48

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