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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.03, 7,100.72 and 2,907.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.03, 7,100.72 and 2,907.05 is: 4,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.03 : 7,100.72 = 2,907.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.03/7,100.72 = 2,907.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.03x = 7,100.72 × 2,907.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.03x = 20,642,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,098.04/5,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.05

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