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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.83, 7,049.28 and 3,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.83, 7,049.28 and 3,851.48 is: 5,316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.83 : 7,049.28 = 3,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.83/7,049.28 = 3,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.83x = 7,049.28 × 3,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.83x = 27,150,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,150,125.69/5,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.44

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