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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.24, 7,092.26 and 3,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.24, 7,092.26 and 3,015.97 is: 4,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.24 : 7,092.26 = 3,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.24/7,092.26 = 3,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.24x = 7,092.26 × 3,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.24x = 21,390,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390,028.31/5,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.29

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