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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.48, 7,091.16 and 3,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.48, 7,091.16 and 3,014.48 is: 4,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.48 : 7,091.16 = 3,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.48/7,091.16 = 3,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.48x = 7,091.16 × 3,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.48x = 21,376,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,160.00/5,138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.02

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