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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.95, 7,090.46 and 3,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.95, 7,090.46 and 3,015 is: 4,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.95 : 7,090.46 = 3,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.95/7,090.46 = 3,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.95x = 7,090.46 × 3,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.95x = 21,377,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377,736.90/5,137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.75

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