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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.88, 7,103.77 and 3,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.88, 7,103.77 and 3,158.02 is: 4,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.88 : 7,103.77 = 3,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.88/7,103.77 = 3,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.88x = 7,103.77 × 3,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.88x = 22,433,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,847.74/5,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.88

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