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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.98, 7,050.92 and 3,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.98, 7,050.92 and 3,014.52 is: 4,159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.98 : 7,050.92 = 3,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.98/7,050.92 = 3,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.98x = 7,050.92 × 3,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.98x = 21,255,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255,139.36/5,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.53

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