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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.26, 7,100.39 and 2,907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.26, 7,100.39 and 2,907.09 is: 4,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.26 : 7,100.39 = 2,907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.26/7,100.39 = 2,907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.26x = 7,100.39 × 2,907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.26x = 20,641,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,458.23/5,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.75

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