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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.57, 7,099.14 and 3,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.57, 7,099.14 and 3,020.19 is: 4,167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.57 : 7,099.14 = 3,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.57/7,099.14 = 3,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.57x = 7,099.14 × 3,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.57x = 21,440,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,716.14/5,144.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.64

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