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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.62, 7,109.30 and 2,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.62, 7,109.30 and 2,913.52 is: 4,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.62 : 7,109.30 = 2,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.62/7,109.30 = 2,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.62x = 7,109.30 × 2,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.62x = 20,713,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,713,087.74/5,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.69

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