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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.56, 7,050.59 and 3,118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.56, 7,050.59 and 3,118.83 is: 4,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.56 : 7,050.59 = 3,118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.56/7,050.59 = 3,118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.56x = 7,050.59 × 3,118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.56x = 21,989,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989,591.61/5,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.30

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