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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.03, 7,041.42 and 3,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.03, 7,041.42 and 3,114.27 is: 4,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.03 : 7,041.42 = 3,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.03/7,041.42 = 3,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.03x = 7,041.42 × 3,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.03x = 21,928,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,928,883.06/5,103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.23

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