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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.46, 7,107.55 and 2,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.46, 7,107.55 and 2,912.26 is: 4,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.46 : 7,107.55 = 2,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.46/7,107.55 = 2,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.46x = 7,107.55 × 2,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.46x = 20,699,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,033.56/5,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.87

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