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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.05, 7,042.28 and 3,007.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.05, 7,042.28 and 3,007.17 is: 4,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.05 : 7,042.28 = 3,007.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.05/7,042.28 = 3,007.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.05x = 7,042.28 × 3,007.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.05x = 21,177,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,318.11/5,103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.94

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