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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.50, 7,052.68 and 3,121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.50, 7,052.68 and 3,121.95 is: 4,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.50 : 7,052.68 = 3,121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.50/7,052.68 = 3,121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.50x = 7,052.68 × 3,121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.50x = 22,018,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,114.33/5,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.41

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