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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.63, 7,047.92 and 3,118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.63, 7,047.92 and 3,118.34 is: 4,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.63 : 7,047.92 = 3,118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.63/7,047.92 = 3,118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.63x = 7,047.92 × 3,118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.63x = 21,977,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,977,810.85/5,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.78

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