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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.93, 7,102.94 and 4,407.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.93, 7,102.94 and 4,407.35 is: 6,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.93 : 7,102.94 = 4,407.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.93/7,102.94 = 4,407.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.93x = 7,102.94 × 4,407.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.93x = 31,305,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305,085.06/5,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.57

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