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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.85, 7,105.89 and 3,471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.85, 7,105.89 and 3,471.64 is: 4,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.85 : 7,105.89 = 3,471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.85/7,105.89 = 3,471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.85x = 7,105.89 × 3,471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.85x = 24,669,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669,091.96/5,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.32

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