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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.78, 7,047.81 and 3,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.78, 7,047.81 and 3,010.50 is: 4,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.78 : 7,047.81 = 3,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.78/7,047.81 = 3,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.78x = 7,047.81 × 3,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.78x = 21,217,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217,432.01/5,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.76

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