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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.50, 7,113.22 and 3,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.50, 7,113.22 and 3,059.04 is: 4,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.50 : 7,113.22 = 3,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.50/7,113.22 = 3,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.50x = 7,113.22 × 3,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.50x = 21,759,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759,624.51/5,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.48

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