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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.82, 7,109.91 and 3,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.82, 7,109.91 and 3,057.18 is: 4,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.82 : 7,109.91 = 3,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.82/7,109.91 = 3,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.82x = 7,109.91 × 3,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.82x = 21,736,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,274.65/5,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.51

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