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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.12, 7,098.48 and 3,154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.12, 7,098.48 and 3,154.14 is: 4,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.12 : 7,098.48 = 3,154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.12/7,098.48 = 3,154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.12x = 7,098.48 × 3,154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.12x = 22,389,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389,599.71/5,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.62

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