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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.96, 7,092.71 and 3,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.96, 7,092.71 and 3,015.27 is: 4,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.96 : 7,092.71 = 3,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.96/7,092.71 = 3,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.96x = 7,092.71 × 3,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.96x = 21,386,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,386,400.22/5,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.81

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