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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.70, 7,049.82 and 3,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.70, 7,049.82 and 3,122.58 is: 4,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.70 : 7,049.82 = 3,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.70/7,049.82 = 3,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.70x = 7,049.82 × 3,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.70x = 22,013,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,626.94/5,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.05

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