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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.83, 7,061.72 and 5,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.83, 7,061.72 and 5,010.94 is: 6,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.83 : 7,061.72 = 5,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.83/7,061.72 = 5,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.83x = 7,061.72 × 5,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.83x = 35,385,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385,855.22/5,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.94

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