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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.69, 7,109.50 and 2,913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.69, 7,109.50 and 2,913.93 is: 4,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.69 : 7,109.50 = 2,913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.69/7,109.50 = 2,913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.69x = 7,109.50 × 2,913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.69x = 20,716,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716,585.34/5,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.32

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