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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.98, 7,045.37 and 3,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.98, 7,045.37 and 3,217.16 is: 4,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.98 : 7,045.37 = 3,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.98/7,045.37 = 3,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.98x = 7,045.37 × 3,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.98x = 22,666,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,082.55/5,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.73

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