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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.61, 7,055.97 and 3,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.61, 7,055.97 and 3,343.14 is: 4,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.61 : 7,055.97 = 3,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.61/7,055.97 = 3,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.61x = 7,055.97 × 3,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.61x = 23,589,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589,095.55/5,114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.10

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