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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.23, 7,041.56 and 3,007.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.23, 7,041.56 and 3,007.11 is: 4,150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.23 : 7,041.56 = 3,007.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.23/7,041.56 = 3,007.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.23x = 7,041.56 × 3,007.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.23x = 21,174,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174,730.46/5,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.91

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