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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.30, 7,150.53 and 3,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.30, 7,150.53 and 3,085.14 is: 4,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.30 : 7,150.53 = 3,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.30/7,150.53 = 3,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.30x = 7,150.53 × 3,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.30x = 22,060,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,386.12/5,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.69

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