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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.46, 7,041.69 and 4,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.46, 7,041.69 and 4,398.51 is: 6,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.46 : 7,041.69 = 4,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.46/7,041.69 = 4,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.46x = 7,041.69 × 4,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.46x = 30,972,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,943.88/5,105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.63

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