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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.54, 7,077.78 and 3,140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.54, 7,077.78 and 3,140.37 is: 4,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.54 : 7,077.78 = 3,140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.54/7,077.78 = 3,140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.54x = 7,077.78 × 3,140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.54x = 22,226,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226,847.98/5,130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.26

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