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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.39, 7,100.73 and 2,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.39, 7,100.73 and 2,907.36 is: 4,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.39 : 7,100.73 = 2,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.39/7,100.73 = 2,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.39x = 7,100.73 × 2,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.39x = 20,644,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644,378.37/5,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.21

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