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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.30, 7,042.62 and 3,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.30, 7,042.62 and 3,007.42 is: 4,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.30 : 7,042.62 = 3,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.30/7,042.62 = 3,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.30x = 7,042.62 × 3,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.30x = 21,180,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,116.24/5,103.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.28

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