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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.10, 7,108.38 and 3,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.10, 7,108.38 and 3,026.10 is: 4,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.10 : 7,108.38 = 3,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.10/7,108.38 = 3,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.10x = 7,108.38 × 3,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.10x = 21,510,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510,668.72/5,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.75

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