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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.62, 7,111.13 and 3,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.62, 7,111.13 and 3,030.80 is: 4,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.62 : 7,111.13 = 3,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.62/7,111.13 = 3,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.62x = 7,111.13 × 3,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.62x = 21,552,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,362.09/5,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.18

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