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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.04, 7,093.35 and 3,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.04, 7,093.35 and 3,017.09 is: 4,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.04 : 7,093.35 = 3,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.04/7,093.35 = 3,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.04x = 7,093.35 × 3,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.04x = 21,401,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,275.35/5,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.64

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