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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.98, 7,143.96 and 3,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.98, 7,143.96 and 3,081.16 is: 4,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.98 : 7,143.96 = 3,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.98/7,143.96 = 3,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.98x = 7,143.96 × 3,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.98x = 22,011,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,683.79/5,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.02

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