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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.63, 7,090.89 and 3,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.63, 7,090.89 and 3,014.11 is: 4,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.63 : 7,090.89 = 3,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.63/7,090.89 = 3,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.63x = 7,090.89 × 3,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.63x = 21,372,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,736.97/5,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.04

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