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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.91, 7,093.21 and 3,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.91, 7,093.21 and 3,122.64 is: 4,309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.91 : 7,093.21 = 3,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.91/7,093.21 = 3,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.91x = 7,093.21 × 3,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.91x = 22,149,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,532.77/5,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.32

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