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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.27, 7,106.78 and 4,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.27, 7,106.78 and 4,362.95 is: 6,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.27 : 7,106.78 = 4,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.27/7,106.78 = 4,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.27x = 7,106.78 × 4,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.27x = 31,006,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,006,468.45/5,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.36

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