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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.16, 7,092.06 and 2,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.16, 7,092.06 and 2,781.30 is: 3,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.16 : 7,092.06 = 2,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.16/7,092.06 = 2,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.16x = 7,092.06 × 2,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.16x = 19,725,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725,132.72/5,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.20

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