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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.51, 7,042.41 and 3,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.51, 7,042.41 and 3,337.07 is: 4,603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.51 : 7,042.41 = 3,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.51/7,042.41 = 3,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.51x = 7,042.41 × 3,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.51x = 23,501,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,015.14/5,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.07

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