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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.34, 7,053.57 and 3,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.34, 7,053.57 and 3,015.42 is: 4,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.34 : 7,053.57 = 3,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.34/7,053.57 = 3,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.34x = 7,053.57 × 3,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.34x = 21,269,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269,476.05/5,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.23

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