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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.20, 7,092.06 and 3,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.20, 7,092.06 and 3,016.02 is: 4,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.20 : 7,092.06 = 3,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.20/7,092.06 = 3,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.20x = 7,092.06 × 3,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.20x = 21,389,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389,794.80/5,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.09

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