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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.22, 7,050.69 and 3,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.22, 7,050.69 and 3,013.74 is: 4,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.22 : 7,050.69 = 3,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.22/7,050.69 = 3,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.22x = 7,050.69 × 3,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.22x = 21,248,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,946.48/5,108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.76

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