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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.26, 7,108.05 and 3,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.26, 7,108.05 and 3,160.18 is: 4,361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.26 : 7,108.05 = 3,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.26/7,108.05 = 3,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.26x = 7,108.05 × 3,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.26x = 22,462,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,717.45/5,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.47

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