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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.38, 7,083.12 and 3,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.38, 7,083.12 and 3,035.50 is: 4,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.38 : 7,083.12 = 3,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.38/7,083.12 = 3,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.38x = 7,083.12 × 3,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.38x = 21,500,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500,810.76/5,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.06

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