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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.02, 7,046.07 and 3,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.02, 7,046.07 and 3,009.74 is: 4,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.02 : 7,046.07 = 3,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.02/7,046.07 = 3,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.02x = 7,046.07 × 3,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.02x = 21,206,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206,838.72/5,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.30

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