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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.23, 7,101.83 and 3,021.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.23, 7,101.83 and 3,021.27 is: 4,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.23 : 7,101.83 = 3,021.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.23/7,101.83 = 3,021.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.23x = 7,101.83 × 3,021.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.23x = 21,456,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456,530.82/5,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.37

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