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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.51, 7,108.76 and 2,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.51, 7,108.76 and 2,912.48 is: 4,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.51 : 7,108.76 = 2,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.51/7,108.76 = 2,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.51x = 7,108.76 × 2,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.51x = 20,704,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,121.32/5,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.82

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