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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.53, 7,107.63 and 2,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.53, 7,107.63 and 2,912.34 is: 4,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.53 : 7,107.63 = 2,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.53/7,107.63 = 2,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.53x = 7,107.63 × 2,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.53x = 20,699,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,835.15/5,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.98

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