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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.83, 7,100.76 and 2,907.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.83, 7,100.76 and 2,907.87 is: 4,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.83 : 7,100.76 = 2,907.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.83/7,100.76 = 2,907.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.83x = 7,100.76 × 2,907.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.83x = 20,648,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648,131.17/5,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.60

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