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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.42, 7,081.44 and 3,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.42, 7,081.44 and 3,006.44 is: 4,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.42 : 7,081.44 = 3,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.42/7,081.44 = 3,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.42x = 7,081.44 × 3,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.42x = 21,289,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,928.49/5,131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.94

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