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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.65, 7,099.63 and 3,019.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.65, 7,099.63 and 3,019.77 is: 4,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.65 : 7,099.63 = 3,019.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.65/7,099.63 = 3,019.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.65x = 7,099.63 × 3,019.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.65x = 21,439,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439,242.14/5,144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.29

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