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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.99, 7,108.07 and 2,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.99, 7,108.07 and 2,912.96 is: 4,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.99 : 7,108.07 = 2,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.99/7,108.07 = 2,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.99x = 7,108.07 × 2,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.99x = 20,705,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,705,526.79/5,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.72

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