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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.26, 7,093.92 and 3,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.26, 7,093.92 and 3,015.46 is: 4,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.26 : 7,093.92 = 3,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.26/7,093.92 = 3,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.26x = 7,093.92 × 3,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.26x = 21,391,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391,432.00/5,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.36

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