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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.72, 7,046.54 and 3,115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.72, 7,046.54 and 3,115.85 is: 4,300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.72 : 7,046.54 = 3,115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.72/7,046.54 = 3,115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.72x = 7,046.54 × 3,115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.72x = 21,955,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955,910.85/5,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.26

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