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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.36, 7,107.14 and 2,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.36, 7,107.14 and 2,911.24 is: 4,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.36 : 7,107.14 = 2,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.36/7,107.14 = 2,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.36x = 7,107.14 × 2,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.36x = 20,690,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,690,590.25/5,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.09

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