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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.10, 7,090.60 and 3,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.10, 7,090.60 and 3,013.14 is: 4,158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.10 : 7,090.60 = 3,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.10/7,090.60 = 3,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.10x = 7,090.60 × 3,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.10x = 21,364,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364,970.48/5,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.15

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