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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.39, 7,107.83 and 2,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.39, 7,107.83 and 2,911.44 is: 4,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.39 : 7,107.83 = 2,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.39/7,107.83 = 2,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.39x = 7,107.83 × 2,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.39x = 20,694,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694,035.40/5,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.96

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