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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.14, 7,105.83 and 3,024.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.14, 7,105.83 and 3,024.27 is: 4,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.14 : 7,105.83 = 3,024.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.14/7,105.83 = 3,024.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.14x = 7,105.83 × 3,024.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.14x = 21,489,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489,948.49/5,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.50

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