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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.07, 7,109.49 and 2,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.07, 7,109.49 and 2,913.15 is: 4,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.07 : 7,109.49 = 2,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.07/7,109.49 = 2,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.07x = 7,109.49 × 2,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.07x = 20,711,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711,010.79/5,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.72

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