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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.02, 7,710.42 and 4,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.02, 7,710.42 and 4,318.96 is: 6,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.02 : 7,710.42 = 4,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.02/7,710.42 = 4,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.02x = 7,710.42 × 4,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.02x = 33,300,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,995.56/5,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.19

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