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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.68, 7,100.91 and 2,907.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.68, 7,100.91 and 2,907.83 is: 4,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.68 : 7,100.91 = 2,907.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.68/7,100.91 = 2,907.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.68x = 7,100.91 × 2,907.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.68x = 20,648,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648,203.62/5,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.73

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