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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.18, 7,107.62 and 2,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.18, 7,107.62 and 2,912.29 is: 4,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.18 : 7,107.62 = 2,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.18/7,107.62 = 2,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.18x = 7,107.62 × 2,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.18x = 20,699,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,418.32/5,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.16

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