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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.53, 7,054.56 and 3,121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.53, 7,054.56 and 3,121.67 is: 4,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.53 : 7,054.56 = 3,121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.53/7,054.56 = 3,121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.53x = 7,054.56 × 3,121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.53x = 22,021,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,973.04/5,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.30

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