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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.09, 7,102.01 and 3,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.09, 7,102.01 and 3,023.58 is: 4,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.09 : 7,102.01 = 3,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.09/7,102.01 = 3,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.09x = 7,102.01 × 3,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.09x = 21,473,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,506.91/5,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.16

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