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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.06, 7,041.96 and 3,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.06, 7,041.96 and 3,007.40 is: 4,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.06 : 7,041.96 = 3,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.06/7,041.96 = 3,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.06x = 7,041.96 × 3,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.06x = 21,177,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,955.29/5,102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.87

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