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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.55, 7,101 and 3,154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.55, 7,101 and 3,154.97 is: 4,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.55 : 7,101 = 3,154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.55/7,101 = 3,154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.55x = 7,101 × 3,154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.55x = 22,403,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,459.72/5,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.95

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