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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.58, 7,054.65 and 3,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.58, 7,054.65 and 3,015.66 is: 4,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.58 : 7,054.65 = 3,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.58/7,054.65 = 3,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.58x = 7,054.65 × 3,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.58x = 21,274,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274,425.82/5,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.01

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