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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.05, 7,051.94 and 3,120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.05, 7,051.94 and 3,120.33 is: 4,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.05 : 7,051.94 = 3,120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.05/7,051.94 = 3,120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.05x = 7,051.94 × 3,120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.05x = 22,004,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004,379.94/5,110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.10

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