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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.08, 7,051.91 and 2,987.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.08, 7,051.91 and 2,987.07 is: 4,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.08 : 7,051.91 = 2,987.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.08/7,051.91 = 2,987.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.08x = 7,051.91 × 2,987.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.08x = 21,064,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,533.87/5,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.15

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