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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.77, 7,106.09 and 4,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.77, 7,106.09 and 4,362.45 is: 6,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.77 : 7,106.09 = 4,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.77/7,106.09 = 4,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.77x = 7,106.09 × 4,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.77x = 30,999,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,962.32/5,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.68

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