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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.40, 7,046.68 and 3,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.40, 7,046.68 and 3,116.24 is: 4,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.40 : 7,046.68 = 3,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.40/7,046.68 = 3,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.40x = 7,046.68 × 3,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.40x = 21,959,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959,146.08/5,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.32

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