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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,118.54, 7,063.51 and 2,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,118.54, 7,063.51 and 2,995.53 is: 4,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,118.54 : 7,063.51 = 2,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,118.54/7,063.51 = 2,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,118.54x = 7,063.51 × 2,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,118.54x = 21,158,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,956.11/5,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.79

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