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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.13, 7,050.51 and 3,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.13, 7,050.51 and 3,517.59 is: 4,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.13 : 7,050.51 = 3,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.13/7,050.51 = 3,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.13x = 7,050.51 × 3,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.13x = 24,800,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,803.47/5,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.31

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