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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.59, 7,050.24 and 3,119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.59, 7,050.24 and 3,119.54 is: 4,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.59 : 7,050.24 = 3,119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.59/7,050.24 = 3,119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.59x = 7,050.24 × 3,119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.59x = 21,993,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,470.44/5,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.19

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