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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.06, 7,096.71 and 3,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.06, 7,096.71 and 3,463.96 is: 4,782.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.06 : 7,096.71 = 3,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.06/7,096.71 = 3,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.06x = 7,096.71 × 3,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.06x = 24,582,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582,719.57/5,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.57

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