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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.50, 7,108.79 and 2,913.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.50, 7,108.79 and 2,913.25 is: 4,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.50 : 7,108.79 = 2,913.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.50/7,108.79 = 2,913.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.50x = 7,108.79 × 2,913.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.50x = 20,709,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709,682.47/5,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.13

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