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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.04, 7,096.79 and 3,942.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.04, 7,096.79 and 3,942.95 is: 5,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.04 : 7,096.79 = 3,942.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.04/7,096.79 = 3,942.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.04x = 7,096.79 × 3,942.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.04x = 27,982,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982,262.50/5,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.98

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