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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.48, 7,044.72 and 3,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.48, 7,044.72 and 3,010.01 is: 4,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.48 : 7,044.72 = 3,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.48/7,044.72 = 3,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.48x = 7,044.72 × 3,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.48x = 21,204,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,677.65/5,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.32

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