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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.08, 7,110.72 and 4,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.08, 7,110.72 and 4,030.08 is: 5,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.08 : 7,110.72 = 4,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.08/7,110.72 = 4,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.08x = 7,110.72 × 4,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.08x = 28,656,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656,770.46/5,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.66

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