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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.44, 7,107.18 and 2,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.44, 7,107.18 and 2,912.20 is: 4,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.44 : 7,107.18 = 2,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.44/7,107.18 = 2,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.44x = 7,107.18 × 2,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.44x = 20,697,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,529.60/5,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.59

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