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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.54, 7,050.66 and 3,386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.54, 7,050.66 and 3,386.95 is: 4,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.54 : 7,050.66 = 3,386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.54/7,050.66 = 3,386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.54x = 7,050.66 × 3,386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.54x = 23,880,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,880,213.88/5,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.08

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