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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.36, 7,050.50 and 3,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.36, 7,050.50 and 3,343 is: 4,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.36 : 7,050.50 = 3,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.36/7,050.50 = 3,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.36x = 7,050.50 × 3,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.36x = 23,569,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,821.50/5,110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.16

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