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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.96, 7,093.02 and 3,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.96, 7,093.02 and 3,044.08 is: 4,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.96 : 7,093.02 = 3,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.96/7,093.02 = 3,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.96x = 7,093.02 × 3,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.96x = 21,591,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,723.48/5,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.76

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