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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.31, 7,113.19 and 3,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.31, 7,113.19 and 3,029.96 is: 4,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.31 : 7,113.19 = 3,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.31/7,113.19 = 3,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.31x = 7,113.19 × 3,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.31x = 21,552,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,665.57/5,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.49

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