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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.40, 7,043.83 and 3,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.40, 7,043.83 and 3,008.12 is: 4,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.40 : 7,043.83 = 3,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.40/7,043.83 = 3,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.40x = 7,043.83 × 3,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.40x = 21,188,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,643.16/5,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.06

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