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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.70, 7,109.22 and 3,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.70, 7,109.22 and 3,384.70 is: 4,671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.70 : 7,109.22 = 3,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.70/7,109.22 = 3,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.70x = 7,109.22 × 3,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.70x = 24,062,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,576.93/5,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.71

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