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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.46, 7,099.99 and 2,906.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.46, 7,099.99 and 2,906.99 is: 4,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.46 : 7,099.99 = 2,906.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.46/7,099.99 = 2,906.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.46x = 7,099.99 × 2,906.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.46x = 20,639,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,583.79/5,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.22

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