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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.68, 7,189.38 and 5,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.68, 7,189.38 and 5,150.08 is: 7,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.68 : 7,189.38 = 5,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.68/7,189.38 = 5,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.68x = 7,189.38 × 5,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.68x = 37,025,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,882.15/5,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.05

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