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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.20, 7,639.74 and 3,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.20, 7,639.74 and 3,014.04 is: 4,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.20 : 7,639.74 = 3,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.20/7,639.74 = 3,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.20x = 7,639.74 × 3,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.20x = 23,026,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,026,481.95/5,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.91

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