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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.51, 7,057.80 and 2,989.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.51, 7,057.80 and 2,989.51 is: 4,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.51 : 7,057.80 = 2,989.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.51/7,057.80 = 2,989.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.51x = 7,057.80 × 2,989.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.51x = 21,099,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,099,346.03/5,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.58

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