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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.16, 7,057.80 and 3,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.16, 7,057.80 and 3,018.24 is: 4,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.16 : 7,057.80 = 3,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.16/7,057.80 = 3,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.16x = 7,057.80 × 3,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.16x = 21,302,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302,134.27/5,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.32

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