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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.35, 7,086.88 and 3,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.35, 7,086.88 and 3,012.50 is: 4,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.35 : 7,086.88 = 3,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.35/7,086.88 = 3,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.35x = 7,086.88 × 3,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.35x = 21,349,226
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349,226/5,135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.31

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