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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.52, 7,106.85 and 3,025.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.52, 7,106.85 and 3,025.62 is: 4,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.52 : 7,106.85 = 3,025.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.52/7,106.85 = 3,025.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.52x = 7,106.85 × 3,025.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.52x = 21,502,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,627.50/5,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.85

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