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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.59, 7,092.78 and 3,122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.59, 7,092.78 and 3,122.33 is: 4,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.59 : 7,092.78 = 3,122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.59/7,092.78 = 3,122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.59x = 7,092.78 × 3,122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.59x = 22,145,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,999.78/5,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.90

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