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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.62, 7,056.84 and 3,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.62, 7,056.84 and 3,017.70 is: 4,164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.62 : 7,056.84 = 3,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.62/7,056.84 = 3,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.62x = 7,056.84 × 3,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.62x = 21,295,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295,426.07/5,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.45

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