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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.02, 7,093.80 and 3,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.02, 7,093.80 and 3,044.28 is: 4,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.02 : 7,093.80 = 3,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.02/7,093.80 = 3,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.02x = 7,093.80 × 3,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.02x = 21,595,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595,513.46/5,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.45

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