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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.38, 7,050.51 and 3,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.38, 7,050.51 and 3,343.02 is: 4,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.38 : 7,050.51 = 3,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.38/7,050.51 = 3,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.38x = 7,050.51 × 3,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.38x = 23,569,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,995.94/5,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.18

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