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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.38, 7,107.78 and 3,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.38, 7,107.78 and 3,026.03 is: 4,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.38 : 7,107.78 = 3,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.38/7,107.78 = 3,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.38x = 7,107.78 × 3,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.38x = 21,508,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508,305.79/5,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.06

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