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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.24, 7,107.03 and 2,912.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.24, 7,107.03 and 2,912.21 is: 4,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.24 : 7,107.03 = 2,912.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.24/7,107.03 = 2,912.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.24x = 7,107.03 × 2,912.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.24x = 20,697,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,128.30/5,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.68

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