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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.96, 7,709.94 and 2,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.96, 7,709.94 and 2,950.08 is: 4,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.96 : 7,709.94 = 2,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.96/7,709.94 = 2,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.96x = 7,709.94 × 2,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.96x = 22,744,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744,939.80/5,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.12

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