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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,081.94, 7,013.69 and 3,092.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,081.94, 7,013.69 and 3,092.78 is: 4,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,081.94 : 7,013.69 = 3,092.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,081.94/7,013.69 = 3,092.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,081.94x = 7,013.69 × 3,092.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,081.94x = 21,691,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691,813.83/5,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.41

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