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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.62, 7,105.15 and 2,910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.62, 7,105.15 and 2,910.52 is: 4,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.62 : 7,105.15 = 2,910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.62/7,105.15 = 2,910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.62x = 7,105.15 × 2,910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.62x = 20,679,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,679,681.18/5,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.55

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