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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.98, 7,103.22 and 3,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.98, 7,103.22 and 3,023.84 is: 4,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.98 : 7,103.22 = 3,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.98/7,103.22 = 3,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.98x = 7,103.22 × 3,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.98x = 21,478,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478,995.71/5,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.50

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