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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.79, 7,104.14 and 3,130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.79, 7,104.14 and 3,130.62 is: 4,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.79 : 7,104.14 = 3,130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.79/7,104.14 = 3,130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.79x = 7,104.14 × 3,130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.79x = 22,240,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,362.77/5,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.37

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