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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.77, 7,040.96 and 3,113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.77, 7,040.96 and 3,113.66 is: 4,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.77 : 7,040.96 = 3,113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.77/7,040.96 = 3,113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.77x = 7,040.96 × 3,113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.77x = 21,923,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,155.51/5,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.17

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