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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.13, 7,107.23 and 2,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.13, 7,107.23 and 2,912.02 is: 4,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.13 : 7,107.23 = 2,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.13/7,107.23 = 2,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.13x = 7,107.23 × 2,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.13x = 20,696,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,696,395.90/5,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.62

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