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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.28, 7,055.96 and 3,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.28, 7,055.96 and 3,017 is: 4,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.28 : 7,055.96 = 3,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.28/7,055.96 = 3,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.28x = 7,055.96 × 3,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.28x = 21,287,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,831.32/5,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.24

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