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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.63, 7,092.54 and 2,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.63, 7,092.54 and 2,901.54 is: 4,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.63 : 7,092.54 = 2,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.63/7,092.54 = 2,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.63x = 7,092.54 × 2,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.63x = 20,579,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579,288.51/5,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.04

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