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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.70, 7,101.12 and 2,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.70, 7,101.12 and 2,907.60 is: 4,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.70 : 7,101.12 = 2,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.70/7,101.12 = 2,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.70x = 7,101.12 × 2,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.70x = 20,647,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,216.51/5,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.52

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