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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.56, 7,107.91 and 2,912.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.56, 7,107.91 and 2,912.77 is: 4,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.56 : 7,107.91 = 2,912.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.56/7,107.91 = 2,912.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.56x = 7,107.91 × 2,912.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.56x = 20,703,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,703,668.63/5,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.70

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