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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.22, 7,053.84 and 3,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.22, 7,053.84 and 3,016.56 is: 4,163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.22 : 7,053.84 = 3,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.22/7,053.84 = 3,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.22x = 7,053.84 × 3,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.22x = 21,278,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278,331.59/5,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.06

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