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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.43, 7,100.27 and 2,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.43, 7,100.27 and 2,907.50 is: 4,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.43 : 7,100.27 = 2,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.43/7,100.27 = 2,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.43x = 7,100.27 × 2,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.43x = 20,644,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644,035.03/5,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.11

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