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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.64, 7,104.24 and 2,910.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.64, 7,104.24 and 2,910.15 is: 4,016.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.64 : 7,104.24 = 2,910.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.64/7,104.24 = 2,910.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.64x = 7,104.24 × 2,910.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.64x = 20,674,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,404.04/5,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.29

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