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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.93, 7,050.25 and 3,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.93, 7,050.25 and 3,437.11 is: 4,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.93 : 7,050.25 = 3,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.93/7,050.25 = 3,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.93x = 7,050.25 × 3,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.93x = 24,232,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232,493.81/5,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.02

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