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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.28, 7,046.49 and 3,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.28, 7,046.49 and 3,010.62 is: 4,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.28 : 7,046.49 = 3,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.28/7,046.49 = 3,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.28x = 7,046.49 × 3,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.28x = 21,214,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,303.72/5,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.37

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