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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.59, 7,108.89 and 2,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.59, 7,108.89 and 2,913.33 is: 4,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.59 : 7,108.89 = 2,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.59/7,108.89 = 2,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.59x = 7,108.89 × 2,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.59x = 20,710,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710,542.50/5,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.23

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