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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.17, 7,104.50 and 3,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.17, 7,104.50 and 3,134.20 is: 4,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.17 : 7,104.50 = 3,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.17/7,104.50 = 3,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.17x = 7,104.50 × 3,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.17x = 22,266,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,908.23/5,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.53

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