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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.55, 7,044.35 and 3,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.55, 7,044.35 and 3,008.67 is: 4,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.55 : 7,044.35 = 3,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.55/7,044.35 = 3,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.55x = 7,044.35 × 3,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.55x = 21,194,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,109.47/5,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.01

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