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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.53, 7,089.84 and 3,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.53, 7,089.84 and 3,041.25 is: 4,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.53 : 7,089.84 = 3,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.53/7,089.84 = 3,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.53x = 7,089.84 × 3,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.53x = 21,561,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561,975.90/5,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.95

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