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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.13, 7,108.52 and 2,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.13, 7,108.52 and 2,913.08 is: 4,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.13 : 7,108.52 = 2,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.13/7,108.52 = 2,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.13x = 7,108.52 × 2,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.13x = 20,707,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707,687.44/5,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.03

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