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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.34, 7,056.72 and 3,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.34, 7,056.72 and 3,018.06 is: 4,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.34 : 7,056.72 = 3,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.34/7,056.72 = 3,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.34x = 7,056.72 × 3,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.34x = 21,297,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,604.36/5,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.29

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