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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.65, 7,092.56 and 3,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.65, 7,092.56 and 3,371.83 is: 4,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.65 : 7,092.56 = 3,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.65/7,092.56 = 3,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.65x = 7,092.56 × 3,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.65x = 23,914,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914,897.28/5,139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.02

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