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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.88, 7,086.14 and 3,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.88, 7,086.14 and 3,039 is: 4,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.88 : 7,086.14 = 3,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.88/7,086.14 = 3,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.88x = 7,086.14 × 3,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.88x = 21,534,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,534,764.27/5,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.82

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