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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.45, 7,047.03 and 3,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.45, 7,047.03 and 3,117.28 is: 4,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.45 : 7,047.03 = 3,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.45/7,047.03 = 3,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.45x = 7,047.03 × 3,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.45x = 21,967,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967,565.68/5,107.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.08

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