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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.95, 7,099.61 and 3,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.95, 7,099.61 and 3,020.25 is: 4,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.95 : 7,099.61 = 3,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.95/7,099.61 = 3,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.95x = 7,099.61 × 3,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.95x = 21,442,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,597.10/5,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.70

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