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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.81, 7,113.74 and 3,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.81, 7,113.74 and 3,060.15 is: 4,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.81 : 7,113.74 = 3,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.81/7,113.74 = 3,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.81x = 7,113.74 × 3,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.81x = 21,769,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769,111.46/5,154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.07

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