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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.21, 7,053.78 and 3,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.21, 7,053.78 and 3,095.31 is: 4,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.21 : 7,053.78 = 3,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.21/7,053.78 = 3,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.21x = 7,053.78 × 3,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.21x = 21,833,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,833,673.83/5,112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.88

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