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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.40, 7,108.32 and 4,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.40, 7,108.32 and 4,363.20 is: 6,021.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.40 : 7,108.32 = 4,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.40/7,108.32 = 4,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.40x = 7,108.32 × 4,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.40x = 31,015,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015,021.82/5,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.87

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