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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.94, 7,101.48 and 3,020.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.94, 7,101.48 and 3,020.95 is: 4,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.94 : 7,101.48 = 3,020.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.94/7,101.48 = 3,020.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.94x = 7,101.48 × 3,020.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.94x = 21,453,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,216.01/5,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.96

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