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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.93, 7,104.31 and 4,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.93, 7,104.31 and 4,408.35 is: 6,078.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.93 : 7,104.31 = 4,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.93/7,104.31 = 4,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.93x = 7,104.31 × 4,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.93x = 31,318,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,318,284.99/5,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.94

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