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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.52, 7,107.35 and 2,912.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.52, 7,107.35 and 2,912.00 is: 4,018.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.52 : 7,107.35 = 2,912.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.52/7,107.35 = 2,912.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.52x = 7,107.35 × 2,912.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.52x = 20,696,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,696,553.10/5,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.34

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