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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.63, 7,100.93 and 2,907.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.63, 7,100.93 and 2,907.47 is: 4,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.63 : 7,100.93 = 2,907.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.63/7,100.93 = 2,907.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.63x = 7,100.93 × 2,907.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.63x = 20,645,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645,690.91/5,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.28

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