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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.14, 7,093.22 and 2,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.14, 7,093.22 and 2,902.04 is: 4,004.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.14 : 7,093.22 = 2,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.14/7,093.22 = 2,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.14x = 7,093.22 × 2,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.14x = 20,584,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,584,808.17/5,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.72

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