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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.22, 7,107.55 and 2,912.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.22, 7,107.55 and 2,912.19 is: 4,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.22 : 7,107.55 = 2,912.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.22/7,107.55 = 2,912.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.22x = 7,107.55 × 2,912.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.22x = 20,698,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698,536.03/5,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.96

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