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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.98, 7,094.01 and 3,374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.98, 7,094.01 and 3,374.51 is: 4,651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.98 : 7,094.01 = 3,374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.98/7,094.01 = 3,374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.98x = 7,094.01 × 3,374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.98x = 23,938,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,807.69/5,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.94

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