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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.94, 7,108.26 and 2,912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.94, 7,108.26 and 2,912.81 is: 4,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.94 : 7,108.26 = 2,912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.94/7,108.26 = 2,912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.94x = 7,108.26 × 2,912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.94x = 20,705,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,705,004.33/5,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.65

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