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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.02, 5,489.36 and 3,140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.02, 5,489.36 and 3,140.11 is: 4,338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.02 : 5,489.36 = 3,140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.02/5,489.36 = 3,140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.02x = 5,489.36 × 3,140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.02x = 17,237,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,194.23/3,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.56

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