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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.05, 7,101.68 and 2,907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.05, 7,101.68 and 2,907.98 is: 4,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.05 : 7,101.68 = 2,907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.05/7,101.68 = 2,907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.05x = 7,101.68 × 2,907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.05x = 20,651,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,651,493.36/5,146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.08

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