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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.97, 7,083.60 and 3,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.97, 7,083.60 and 3,010.12 is: 4,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.97 : 7,083.60 = 3,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.97/7,083.60 = 3,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.97x = 7,083.60 × 3,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.97x = 21,322,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,523.77/5,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.03

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