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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.73, 7,091.44 and 2,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.73, 7,091.44 and 2,901.08 is: 4,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.73 : 7,091.44 = 2,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.73/7,091.44 = 2,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.73x = 7,091.44 × 2,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.73x = 20,572,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572,834.76/5,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.49

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