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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.02, 7,050.55 and 3,991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.02, 7,050.55 and 3,991.26 is: 5,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.02 : 7,050.55 = 3,991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.02/7,050.55 = 3,991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.02x = 7,050.55 × 3,991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.02x = 28,140,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140,578.19/5,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.02

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