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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.68, 7,058.52 and 5,102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.68, 7,058.52 and 5,102.28 is: 7,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.68 : 7,058.52 = 5,102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.68/7,058.52 = 5,102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.68x = 7,058.52 × 5,102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.68x = 36,014,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,014,545.43/5,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.98

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