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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.22, 7,054.84 and 3,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.22, 7,054.84 and 3,016.74 is: 4,163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.22 : 7,054.84 = 3,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.22/7,054.84 = 3,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.22x = 7,054.84 × 3,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.22x = 21,282,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282,618.02/5,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.90

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