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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.30, 7,045.38 and 3,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.30, 7,045.38 and 3,009.42 is: 4,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.30 : 7,045.38 = 3,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.30/7,045.38 = 3,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.30x = 7,045.38 × 3,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.30x = 21,202,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,507.48/5,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.04

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