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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.62, 7,099.15 and 2,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.62, 7,099.15 and 2,906.69 is: 4,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.62 : 7,099.15 = 2,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.62/7,099.15 = 2,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.62x = 7,099.15 × 2,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.62x = 20,635,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,014.20/5,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.99

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