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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.46, 7,076.43 and 3,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.46, 7,076.43 and 3,140.10 is: 4,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.46 : 7,076.43 = 3,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.46/7,076.43 = 3,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.46x = 7,076.43 × 3,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.46x = 22,220,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,697.84/5,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.98

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