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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.03, 7,106.57 and 2,912.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.03, 7,106.57 and 2,912.10 is: 4,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.03 : 7,106.57 = 2,912.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.03/7,106.57 = 2,912.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.03x = 7,106.57 × 2,912.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.03x = 20,695,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695,012.21/5,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.43

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