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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.03, 7,119.93 and 3,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.03, 7,119.93 and 3,063.94 is: 4,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.03 : 7,119.93 = 3,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.03/7,119.93 = 3,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.03x = 7,119.93 × 3,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.03x = 21,815,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815,032.01/5,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.88

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